PM sets up task force headed by UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani for exam reforms; panel to revamp NTA through technology & structural changes

PM sets up task force headed by UIDAI chief Nandan Nilekani for exam reforms; panel to revamp NTA through technology & structural changes 26.07.2026

In a major move to address concerns over the integrity of India's examination system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-powered task force chaired by Nandan Nilekani, the chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The task force is tasked with recommending comprehensive reforms to the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts key entrance exams like NEET and JEE. The panel will explore leveraging advanced technology, including AI and blockchain, to prevent paper leaks and malpractices, alongside proposing structural changes to enhance the NTA's operational efficiency and accountability.

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