NTA sets ₹1 crore EMD for CBT software tender
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is inviting bids to select an agency for the use of software and algorithms to conduct Computer Based Tests (CBT) for various professional entrance and eligibility examinations, including UGC-NET, JEE Main, CMAT, and GPAT.
The document states that bids are invited from 'Companies / Agencies' and that the tender is for the selection of a 'Service Provider'. Specific eligibility criteria such as minimum turnover, years of experience, or required certifications are not stated in the provided text.
- Tender Type: Single stage two bid system (Online only)
- EMD: Rs 100,00,000 (One Crore)
- Tender Form Cost: Rs 25,000/-
- Bid Submission Deadline: By 3.00 PM of Friday the 14th September 2018
- Technical Bid Opening: Saturday the 15th September 2018 at 3.00 PM
- Financial Bid Opening: Sunday the 16th September 2018 at 5.00 PM
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Document details
| Official title | Use of Software/ Algorithm for conduct of Computer Based Test (CBT) for Various Professional Entrance and Eligibility Examinations by NTA |
| Source body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Reference number | NTA/2018-19/002 |
| Status | closed (archive) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 4 · changed 3× after publishing |
Observations & questions a citizen might ask
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- The department changed this document 3 times after first publishing it.
- It is among the most-amended tenders for this body in our archive (3 corrigenda recorded).
- What prompted each amendment, and was the closing date extended to give bidders time to respond?
- Do the eligibility and scope requirements match the stated purpose and estimated value?
- Were all amendments published on the portal before the deadline?