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NTA

American  

abbreviation

Chemistry, Pharmacology.
  1. nitrilotriacetic acid: a white, crystalline solid, C 6 H 9 NO 6 , used in water softening, as a chelating agent, and as a replacement for phosphates in detergents and cleansers.


Etymology

Origin of NTA

First recorded in 1965–70

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Some experts say reform must go beyond the NTA itself: India needs an exam system less reliant on one-off, high-stakes tests, gives students multiple chances and can better withstand disruptions.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

The NTA needs deep structural reform to address recurring failures, but abolishing it is not the answer, said M Jagadesh Kumar, former chairman of India's universities regulator.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

A representative for Tesla said at an NTA meeting that the 5,000-vehicle figure was a way to give the company flexibility.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

The NTA said the move was in part due to the proliferation of exam-fraud channels on the platform.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

The advertisement on NTA for Andrew Checking Out, which he had watched as a child, had given shape to his longings.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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