"Dr. Devvrat: Expert in Examination Management and Academic Leadership"

Dr. Devvrat
Senior Consultant (Exams), National Testing Agency
Email: devvrat@nta.ac.in | Phone: +91-7015508857 | +91-9013479599

Portfolio

Professional Summary

With over 14 years of experience in both academic and examination management, Dr. Devvrat is a seasoned expert in managing large-scale national exams and implementing innovative examination systems. His leadership at the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been instrumental in overseeing the administration of critical national exams such as NEET (UG), JEE (Main), and CUET (UG/PG). In addition to examination management, Dr. Devvrat has a strong background in teaching and curriculum design, having served as an Assistant Professor in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. His extensive work in psychometric analysis, digital exam platforms, and question paper development has driven transparency and efficiency across exam operations.

Professional Experience

Senior Consultant (Exams)
National Testing Agency (NTA), New Delhi (August 2020 – Present)

• Administered major national-level exams, including NEET (UG), JEE (Main), and CUET, with over 15 million candidates annually.
• Introduced digital transformations in the examination system, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing exam-related grievances by 20%.
• Spearheaded the first-ever National Common Entrance Test (NCET) for the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP).
• Directed question paper development and psychometric analysis for various national exams, ensuring transparency and fairness.
• Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for Examiners in Patents and Designs for the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Assistant Professor
HMR Institute of Technology and Management, New Delhi (August 2012 – November 2019)

• Designed and delivered courses in advanced topics such as Power Electronics, Control Systems, and Embedded Systems.
• Led NBA accreditation efforts, aligning the department's curriculum with industry standards and academic quality assurance.
• Mentored students in research projects and fostered student innovation through initiatives like the Robotics Club.
• Organized international conferences, enhancing the academic visibility of the institute.

Application Engineer
YOGASA Systems Pvt. Ltd., Delhi (August 2008 – July 2010)

• Developed and supported system designs for industrial control applications, gaining expertise in automation and embedded technologies.

Education

Ph.D. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
MVN University, Palwal, Haryana
Research: Design and Development of an Automated Hydroponic System (2014–2018)

M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Control and Instrumentation)
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, Faridabad
Dissertation: Fuzzy Control of 2nd Order Process using Networked Control Systems (2010–2012)

B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
Apeejay College of Engineering, Rohtak
Project: Home Automation System (2004–2008)

Key Skills

• Examination Management: Leadership in large-scale national exams, psychometric analysis, question paper development.
• Academic Leadership: Curriculum design, student mentorship, NBA accreditation, conference organization.
• Technical Proficiency: Embedded Systems, Smart Sensors, MATLAB, Python, Scilab, Control Systems.
• Digital Innovation: Development of secure online exam portals, answer key management systems.
• Project Management: Managing cross-functional teams, coordination with various stakeholders, handling large-scale operations.
• Soft Skills: Stakeholder liaison, crisis management during exams, communication, and collaboration.

Selected Achievements

• Reduced operational disruptions and candidate grievances by 20% through innovative exam management processes at NTA.
• Led the digital transformation of NTA’s exam processes, significantly reducing application errors and enhancing efficiency.
• Successfully coordinated the administration of over 2 million applications annually for JEE (Main) between 2021 and 2024.
• Developed psychometric models that improved the accuracy and fairness of exam results across various formats.
• Played a key role in syllabus alignment for national-level exams, ensuring relevance to modern curriculum standards.

Publications

• "Synthesis of Polyhedral Zirconia Nanoparticles for The Photocatalytic Degradation of Anionic Congo Red Dye" (Top Catal, 2024)
• "Control of Diseases in Tomato using JAPIEST: An Integral Intelligent System" (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, 2019)
• "Fully Automated Hydroponic System for Growing Tomato Plants" (International Journal of Emerging Technologies, 2018)
• "Fuzzy Control of Second-Order Process using Networked Control System" (International Journal of Engineering Research, 2017)

Certifications & Professional Development

• Faculty Development Programs in Data Science, AI, Power Systems, Embedded Systems.
• Certified Member of IETA (Indian Engineering Teachers Association) and IFERP (Institute for Engineering Research & Publication).
• Participated in a range of workshops on advanced technologies such as smart microgrids and renewable energy integration.

Personal Information

• Date of Birth: 03 March 1987
• Languages Known: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu
• Hobbies: Cooking, Gardening, Writing, Literature (Hindi)