What is NCTA?

The National College Testing Association (NCTA) is a non-profit organization of testing professionals working in post-secondary institutions, in companies with test-related products and services, and in other professional testing venues. NCTA was organized in 2000.

The NCTA's Mission
  • Enhance professional testing practices
  • Offer opportunities for professional development
  • Encourage professional support activities
  • Advance collaborative efforts among testing professionals, testing companies, and other policy-making agencies

2026 NCTA Annual Conference

Register for the 2026 NCTA Conference in Sacramento!

September 14-17, 2026 
Sacramento, CA
Hyatt Regency Sacramento - Book your room
Learn more about the 27th Annual Conference

NCTA Proctoring Network (NPN)

 

 

 

NCTA supports distance learning by providing this free web-based referral service. The Proctoring Network web page contains a listing of testing centers across the country and abroad that are willing to provide proctoring services to students away from their campuses.

FIND A PROCTOR!

NCTA Proctor Certification

Testing Window:

October 5-30, 2026
    • Registration Open: June 29, 2026
    • Registration Deadline: September 3, 2026
    • Accommodation Request Deadline: August 19, 2026

Registration Opens June 29

NCTA Standards and Guidelines

NCTA has established standards and guidelines for testing centers and testing personnel. Access to the standards is available to members.

Interested in Volunteering?

Volunteer

Are you looking for a way to get involved in NCTA? Check out the Volunteer Jobs Board for available opportunities!  

VOLUNTEER NOW!