1 Chapter 1-Introduction

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

1.1 ABOUT NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (NTA)

The Ministry of Education (MOE), Government of India (GOI) has established National Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent autonomous and self-sustained premier examining organization under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 for conducting efficient, transparent and international standards exams in order to assess the competency of candidates for admissions to premier higher educational institutions.

The objectives of NTA, inter-alia, include:

i. To conduct efficient, transparent and international standard exams in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission. ii. To undertake research on educational, professional and examining system to identify gaps in the knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them. iii. To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development standards.

1.2 ABOUT SAINIK SCHOOLS SOCIETY (SSS)

Sainik Schools Society (SSS) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. The Society runs Sainik Schools. Sainik Schools are English medium residential schools affiliated to CBSE. Sainik Schools prepare Cadets to join the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla (Pune), Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and other Training Academies for officers. At present there are a total of 33 Sainik Schools across the country. List of schools is given in Appendix -I