Large group of attendees waving at the 27th Annual NCTA Conference in Sacramento, California.

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

 

 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:

February 15 - March 19, 2027
    • Registration Opens: November 30.2026
    • Registration Deadline: January 14, 2027
    • Accommodation Request Deadline: December 17, 2026

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!  

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