Nandan Nilekani to Lead Task Force on Exam Reforms

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered task force on July 26, 2026, led by former UIDAI chairman and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. It will recommend ways to make examinations more transparent, technology-driven and resistant to leaks. A panel is expected to examine structural and technological changes to the National Testing Agency system.

The proposed panel includes former ISRO chairman S. Somnath, former Intelligence Bureau director Tapan Deka, IIT Chennai director V. Kamakoti, former Education Secretary Anita Karwal and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena. The announcement followed protests over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The Congress called the move a damage-control exercise.

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Students and families will reasonably expect the task force to produce practical safeguards, not only another review. Nilekani’s technology experience may help, but exam integrity also depends on administration, accountability and timely communication. The Congress criticism reflects political disagreement, while the government’s claims will need to be judged by results. The available reports do not establish whether the new panel can prevent future leaks.

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