Indian Politics

PM Modi Forms High-Powered Task Force for Exam Reforms

Reuters13h
THE BRIEF
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to overhaul the national examination system following widespread paper leak allegations.

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The committee is tasked with recommending structural changes to the National Testing Agency (NTA) to ensure transparency, security, and efficiency in conducting major competitive exams like NEET and JEE.

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The task force is expected to submit its preliminary report on technological and administrative safeguards within the next 30 days to prevent future exam irregularities.