NEET, JEE, CUET: NTA invites schools, colleges to set up exam centres; CBT facilities need 285 workstations

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from government and private schools, colleges, universities and testing agencies for empanelment as examination centres to conduct computer-based tests (CBT) and pen-and-paper tests (PPT).

The empanelment initiative will expand the infrastructure available for NTA examinations, including the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG), Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), Common University Entrance Test (CUET), UGC NET and CSIR UGC NET.

Interested institutions and organisations can submit their applications through the official portal, eoi.nta.gov.in, by December 6, 2026.

According to the NTA announcement, institutions applying for CBT centre empanelment must have at least 285 workstations per shift. Those seeking approval as pen-and-paper test centres must have a minimum seating capacity of 250 candidates per shift.

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NTA Exam Centre Registration: Eligible institutions

The agency is seeking to expand its nationwide examination network by including educational institutions, government training centres and dedicated testing facilities that meet the prescribed infrastructure requirements.

The NTA has invited applications from the following institutions and organisations:

• Government, aided and private schools
• Colleges and universities
• Institutes of National Importance
• Polytechnics and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
• Other educational and training institutions
• Empanelled CBT service providers
• Government training and skill development centres
• CBT service providers with dedicated test centres
• Other organisations with facilities meeting the prescribed specifications

Institutions must have suitable infrastructure and meet the minimum capacity requirements to apply for empanelment.