New Delhi: Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has floated a Rs 7.5-crore tender for round-the-clock security services at its headquarters at Minto Road, regional offices at Okhla, storage facilities and other notified locations.
According to the tender document, the move aims to safeguard NTA’s personnel, visitors, assets, premises, records, confidential examination material, server rooms, strong rooms and other critical infrastructure.
The July 25 Request for Proposal (RFP) said the estimated contract value is “Rs 7.5 crore plus GST (tentative) for a 2-year contract without variation”.
The contract will initially remain in force for two years, with the option of two one-year extensions. Interested agencies can submit bids until August 17.
The security contract forms part of a broader procurement initiative that also includes housekeeping and examination-grade printing services.
The exercise indicates that the NTA is attempting to reinforce safeguards across the entire examination chain, covering printing, storage, access control and the protection of digital infrastructure.
The tender comes after months of intense public scrutiny following the Neet-UG 2026 paper leak, which reignited concerns over the integrity of medical entrance examinations across the country.
