Here are some key points about IAS Pradeep Singh Kharola, the newly appointed Director-General (DG) of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from (IIT) Kanpur and also has an MBA from (IIM) Bangalore.
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Kharola is a 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Karnataka cadre.
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Before being appointed as the DG of NTA, he served as the Chairman and Managing Director of Air India.
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As the DG of NTA, Kharola will oversee the administration of national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, NEET, and UGC NET.
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Kharola has prior experience in the education sector, having served in roles related to higher education and skill development during his tenure.
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Kharola has been instrumental in implementing various reforms and improvements in the organizations he has led.
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Kharola aims to enhance the efficiency, transparency and reliability of the examination processes conducted by NTA.