National Testing Agency
NTA sets ₹1 crore EMD for CBT exams with offline bid submission
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is inviting bids for the conduct of Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations for various professional entrance and eligibility exams, specifically for candidate counts less than 1 lakh.
The selected bidder will provide exam delivery services, including software, technical staff, center setup, and data for result processing.
Who can bid: The document states that bids are invited from 'eligible and qualified entities' and requires a demonstration/presentation by shortlisted bidders. Specific eligibility criteria such as minimum turnover, years of experience, or required certifications are listed in Section 5 ('Eligibility Criteria /Pre-requisites') and Annexures, but the specific thresholds and details are not provided in the truncated text. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1.0 Crore.
Key terms
- EMD: ₹1.0 Crore (₹1,00,00,000)
- Tender Form Cost: Nil
- Bid Submission Mode: Offline at NTA office
- Contract Duration: Initially 1 Year (as per Corrigendum)
- Candidate Count Scope: Less than 1 lakh per exam
Also in the document
- The bid submission deadline was extended by 7 days to March 13, 2025, via Corrigendum 1.
- The EMD must be submitted as a Demand Draft (DD) of an equivalent amount; other forms like Bank Guarantees or Bid Declaration forms are not accepted.
- Bids must be submitted offline at the NTA office, not online.
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The original document
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Tender · Ref. NTA_CBT_1Lac/2025 · 6 Mar 2025
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Questions a citizen might ask
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- The department changed this document 1 time after first publishing it.
- 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?
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