India PM Modi announces panel to overhaul exam system after protests
The panel will recommend changes to make India’s exams more transparent and technology-driven after protests over a NEET paper leak.
- On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 'high-powered task force' for examination reforms, to be led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to make India's education system more 'reliable, transparent' and technology-driven.
- The announcement followed Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation after irregularities in NEET examinations sparked protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, which the Cockroach Janta Party subsequently called off.
- Parliament will introduce the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday, proposing jail terms of 5 to 10 years and fines of up to Rs 50 lakh for unfair means in exams.
- For organized crimes, the bill proposes a minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore; Modi noted the government has already established fast-track courts to expedite justice.
- Nilekani, the founding chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, is widely credited with developing India's Digital Public Infrastructure and will lead the task force's focus on long-term structural reforms for upcoming examinations.
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India’s Modi announces exam reforms panel following student protests
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Nandan Nilekani to lead PM Modi’s task force on exam reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has entrusted one of India’s most accomplished technology architects, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, with leading a high-powered task force to reform the country’s examination system. The move comes as the Centre seeks to restore public confidence in competitive examinations through structural reforms, greater accountability, and the extensive use of technology. Announcing the initiative, the Prime Minister said…
After the resignation of the Minister of Education, India's head of government promises a task force for improved testing systems. The cockroach movement ended its protests
Modi announces panel to overhaul India’s exam system after protests
NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India’s examination system, following days of youth protests about exam paper leaks.
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