It’s about *how* India runs its biggest exams. The NTA; the agency behind NEET, JEE, and others; is now under the microscope. Not for just one glitch, but for its entire structure. The bench didn’t just ask for more security. They asked: “Where are the experts? Where’s the memory? Where’s the institution?” They pointed to UPSC; yes, *that* UPSC; as the gold standard. Why? Because UPSC didn’t just build safeguards. It built a *system*. People grow there. Knowledge sticks. Mistakes are studied, not swept under the rug. Now, the court wants to know: Are the top posts filled? Do they have separate offices? Are they even operational? The Centre said “ads are out.” That’s not enough. This isn’t about one exam. It’s about trust. If the system can’t grow smarter over time, how can students believe their futures are safe? The big question: Can NTA become India’s UPSC; or will it keep being a temporary fix for a permanent problem?