Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Nilekani Panel Seeks Public Input on Examination Reforms
The Government of India has created a group to improve public examinations.
Nandan Nilekani, who helped start Infosys, is leading the group.
The group is also studying examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency.
It wants exams to be safer, fairer and easier for different students to access.
It is asking for ideas about stopping cheating and handling complaints.
The group is also considering secure computer-based tests and better exam facilities.
Students, parents, teachers and experts can share their experiences.
People can send suggestions online, by phone, WhatsApp or email.
Suggestions can be submitted in English, Hindi or regional languages until September 13, 2026.
The Government of India has formed a High-Powered Task Force chaired by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
The panel is reviewing reforms to public examinations, including those conducted by the National Testing Agency.
Suggested changes cover exam security, design, assessment, governance, accountability, technology and infrastructure.
The consultation also seeks ideas on preventing malpractice, improving access, transparency, grievance redressal and student well-being.
Students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders can submit suggestions in English, Hindi or regional languages by September 13, 2026.
- Who
- The High-Powered Task Force, chaired by Nandan Nilekani, is seeking views from students, candidates, parents, teachers, academic institutions, examination bodies, experts, technology professionals, industry organisations and civil society groups.
- What
- A public consultation has been launched on comprehensive reforms to public examinations, including examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency.
- When
- The task force was constituted in July, and suggestions were invited on August 28; submissions are due by September 13, 2026.
- Where
- Suggestions can be submitted through a dedicated website, by phone at 1800-180-4747, via WhatsApp or by email. The announcement was issued from New Delhi.
- Why
- The consultation aims to help develop a robust, secure, transparent, equitable and future-ready examination system amid concerns about examination irregularities and paper leaks.
- Task force
- High-Powered Task Force on Reforms in Public Examinations
- Chairperson
- Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder and former Unique Identification Authority of India chairman
- Scope
- Public examinations, including those conducted by the National Testing Agency
- Reform areas
- Conduct, security, design, assessment, governance, accountability, technology and infrastructure
- Additional priorities
- Malpractice prevention, accessibility, inclusion, transparency, grievance redressal, communication and student well-being
- Submission deadline
- September 13, 2026
- Submission channels
- Website, phone at 1800-180-4747, WhatsApp at +91 78270 42830 using “hptf,” and [email protected]
