Archive · 29 Jul 2026
IIT Madras Chief Discusses Exam Security
V Kamakoti, the Director of IIT Madras, talked about how the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) has become much bigger over the years, with 1.5 million students taking it now compared to just 5,000 when he took it in 1985.
He explained that the exam has evolved from paper-based to computer-based testing, using many new technologies to keep it secure.
Kamakoti mentioned that the recent NEET exam leak happened because lessons from 2024 were not followed, and the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Committee were not fully implemented.
He emphasized that the root of trust failed, leading to the leak.
Kamakoti is part of a task force formed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reform exams and prevent leaks.
JEE exams have grown from 5,000 to 1.5 million aspirants since 1985.
Technological advancements like optical sensors and computer-based testing have been adopted to ensure exam security.
The 2024 NEET exam leak occurred because lessons from 2024 were not followed and recommendations were not implemented.
The Radhakrishnan Committee provided 250+ recommendations to prevent leaks.
The root of trust failed, leading to the exam leak.
- Who
- V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras
- What
- Discussion on exam security and prevention of leaks
- When
- Current context, with reference to 2024 NEET leak
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure transparency and prevent exam leaks
Proponents of Technological Solutions
Critics of Systemic Issues
Root Cause of Leaks
Proponents of Technological Solutions
Technological advancements and rigorous implementation of security measures can prevent exam leaks.
Critics of Systemic Issues
Systemic issues and human integrity are the primary causes of exam leaks, not just technological failures.
- Exam
- JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)
- Current Number of Aspirants
- 1.5 million
- Year of Kamakoti's JEE
- 1985
- Number of Aspirants in 1985
- 5,000
- Committee Recommendations
- 250+ by Radhakrishnan Committee
- Year of NEET Leak
- 2024
- Exam Reform Task Force Members
- 6
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi