Question : National Authority for Testing

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up a National Authority for Testing
to conduct a new entrance exam that would replace the two-tier Joint
Entrance Examination (JEE) main and advanced tests for entry into
engineering colleges;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor?
(c) whether the Government has taken steps to give the students the awareness
about this new format particularly to rural students; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. MAHENDRA NATH PANDEY)
(a) to (d): The matter of setting up specialized body to conduct all entrance
examinations is under consideration of the Ministry; however no decision has been
taken on it.
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