NTA
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of NTA
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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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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