Parliamentary Panel Urges Entrance Exam Reforms to Curb Coaching Influence

A parliamentary committee in India has suggested changing some major entrance exams.

It says the tests should check what students understand from their school lessons.

The committee is concerned that some exams reward tricks and repeated practice that coaching centres teach.

It says expensive coaching can give wealthier students an advantage.

The panel also wants rules for coaching centres, including clear fees and safer conditions.

It says students’ mental health should be considered too.

Finally, it wants a national list of examination companies that have been disqualified.

The list could help agencies avoid hiring those companies.