India, Aug. 2 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has floated a Rs.7.5 crore tender to hire a professional security agency for round-the-clock security services at its headquarters on Delhi's Minto Road, regional offices in Okhla and other notified locations, as the examination body undergoes a major overhaul following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy.

According to the request for proposal (RFP) document, seen by HT, the selected agency will provide "comprehensive security services" to safeguard NTA personnel, visitors, assets, premises, confidential examination material, server rooms, strong rooms, warehouses, record rooms and other critical infrastructure housing sensitive examination records.

The contract will initially be for two years...