NTA Tightens Exam Security with ‘Pariksha Karmayogi’ Training Drive as SWAYAM Admit Cards Go Live

Ahead of the high-stakes NEET UG re-exam and SWAYAM semester tests, NTA rolls out nationwide staff training, enhanced security measures, and admit cards for 900 courses in a bid to restore confidence in India's examination system.

New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen examination integrity and streamline operations, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched Pariksha Karmayogi, a nationwide training programme for examination personnel, while simultaneously releasing admit cards for the SWAYAM January 2026 semester examinations covering nearly 900 courses.

The initiative comes ahead of the NEET UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 test amid allegations of question paper leaks. Designed to improve procedural compliance and accountability, the Pariksha Karmayogi programme offers structured training to Centre Superintendents, Invigilators, and other examination staff involved in conducting national-level entrance tests.

The programme comprises four modules covering the entire examination lifecycle. While the first module focuses on the role of officials in ensuring fairness and transparency, subsequent modules address pre-exam preparedness, centre security, exam-day operations, and post-examination responsibilities. A quick reference guide has also been included to help officials adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs). The training is being delivered through self-paced learning on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, with certification provided upon completion.

The training drive forms part of a broader security overhaul for the upcoming NEET UG re-exam. Authorities have introduced multiple safeguards, including transportation of question papers by the Indian Air Force, three-tier security arrangements at examination centres, biometric and facial recognition verification of candidates, and deployment of more than five lakh security personnel. The government has also dismissed recent rumours of fresh paper leaks, urging candidates to rely only on official communications.

Meanwhile, NTA has issued admit cards for the SWAYAM January 2026 examinations, scheduled from June 17 to 21 across nearly 200 centres nationwide. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their application number or registered email ID. The examinations will be conducted in computer-based and hybrid formats, with paper patterns varying across courses.

Education experts view Pariksha Karmayogi as a potentially transformative reform that could standardise examination administration across India, reduce operational lapses, and help rebuild public trust in large-scale competitive examinations.