India — National Testing Agency & Pralhad Joshi

India — National Testing Agency: Central agency under overhaul; removed 600 experts, introduced four-tier checks, shifting offices, and facing judicial scrutiny. Its credibility is damaged but reforms aim to restore integrity.

Pralhad Joshi: As Education Minister, directed NTA overhaul, reviewed reforms, and ordered security measures. His actions are central to restoring confidence.

India — National Testing Agency: The NTA was at the centre of the paper leak scandal, with three of its experts charged. The agency faces restructuring.

Pralhad Joshi: Appointed as the new Education Minister after Pradhan's resignation, Joshi faced immediate criticism from opposition leaders who called him a 'defender of rapists' due to his past stance on the Bilkis Bano case.

India — National Testing Agency: Agency conducting NEET; faced criticism over exam security; government announced overhaul.

Pralhad Joshi: Appointed as additional charge of Education Ministry after Pradhan's resignation; tasked with restoring confidence in exam system.

India — National Testing Agency: The NTA faced operational failure and criticism, leading to suspension of Eduquity and a re-exam. This adds to its accountability issues and may affect its credibility.

Pralhad Joshi: As Education Minister, he had recently reviewed NTA operations; this incident may increase pressure on him to address systemic issues.

India — National Testing Agency: NTA is the primary focus of reforms; its credibility has been damaged by paper leaks, and the task force aims to strengthen its processes.

Pralhad Joshi: Joshi succeeded Pradhan as Education Minister, overseeing the reform process.