Politics · India · 39 mins ago
Nilekani proposes generating exam papers just before tests to prevent leaks
Nandan Nilekani proposed making exam papers at the last minute to reduce the risk of leaks.
The idea is to assemble each paper from a large bank of questions rather than prepare and store a fixed paper in advance.
Nilekani leads a task force on examination reforms, formed after the NEET-UG controversy and student protests.
He said the task force is also considering separating exam-setting, exam delivery, test-centre management and security among different agencies.
The panel also wants more computer-based testing centres, beyond the roughly 150,000 locations now available.
These changes are intended to improve exam security and make it harder to sell papers before a test.
The task force is expected to submit its recommendations later this month, and Nilekani said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was keen to implement them.
Nandan Nilekani proposed generating examination papers just before tests from a large question bank to reduce incentives to leak them.
He also called for expanding computer-based testing infrastructure and the network of testing locations.
Nilekani made the proposals at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on Tuesday.
He leads a six-member government-appointed task force on examination reforms, which is preparing recommendations after the NEET-UG controversy.
The sources report different dates for the task force’s formation: July 26 and July 27.
- Who
- Nandan Nilekani, Infosys chairperson and head of the task force on examination reforms.
- What
- He proposed generating exam papers at the last minute from a large question bank and expanding computer-based testing.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi.
- Why
- He said having a fixed paper creates an economic incentive for theft and sale, while technology could help address exam leaks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Times of India reported suggestions to the task force that included multiple exam attempts and better-equipped, secure testing centres.
The Times of India reported that the panel was prioritising separating examination responsibilities among different agencies.
Nilekani outlined his proposals at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi.
The task force was expected to submit its report, according to the Times of India.
- Question papers
- Proposed to be assembled at the last minute from a massive question bank
- Testing locations
- Around 150,000 existing computer-based testing locations, according to Nilekani
- Task force
- Six members
- Consultations
- Around 40, according to the Times of India
- Suggestions received
- More than 50,000, according to the Times of India
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What people are saying
Why do we need to have something called a question paper? Because the moment you have a question paper, that creates an economic incentive for that to be sold
They are solvable issues.