Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a task force to overhaul India's exam system,with ex-UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani at the helm . They're working on strategies to boost security and tech in exams. Concerns over exam integrity have been rising.
Modi stressed need for a reliable,transparent exam system, saying,"We should ensure that our exam system can be trusted,transparent and tech-savvy." Public outrage erupted after NEET UG 2026 paper leaked,leading to protests and ex-Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Task force includes a diverse panel: ex-ISRO head S. Somnath,ex-Intelligence Bureau chief Tapan Deka,IIT Chennai director V . Kamakoti. Plus former Education Secretary Anita Karwal and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena. They're set to overhaul National Testing Agency (NTA) with tech and structural shifts .
Modi made announcement during education speech . He also talked about fast-track courts to speed up cases against those involved in leaks,with stricter laws to be brought to Parliament.
Same day,Pralhad Joshi stepped in as new Union Education Minister at Kartavya Bhavan. Joshi,who also oversees Consumer Affairs, Food, and New Energy,held meeting to assess educational initiatives. Promised to grasp Ministry's complexities.
At review meeting,with Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary and top officials,Joshi evaluated key schemes like Samagra Shiksha,PM-SHRI Schools,and PM POSHAN. He acknowledged challenges,stating,"I am reviewing all the details here and the decisions that need to be taken. I have been gathering information and trying to understand the functioning of the Ministry."
NEET exam chaos underscored need for sweeping education reforms. Task force's plans might reshape India's exam process,aiming for a more reliable system for students .
Government's reform push will zero in on tech to boost exam security and transparency. Bigger goal of fixing educational integrity,restoring trust in exams...
