India is establishing a high-powered task force on examination reforms led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, according to a video statement issued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26, 2026. The announcement follows protests over exam paper leaks that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Task Force Led by Nandan Nilekani Formed to Overhaul Examination Systems
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in a video posted on X that a high-powered task force headed by world-renowned technology expert Nandan Nilekani will examine how to improve India’s examination systems and submit a report to the government. According to the prime minister, the work to ensure the reliability of upcoming examinations will be done based on that report at the earliest. “Our examination system should be reliable, our examination system should be transparent, and our examination system should now have the maximum use of technology,” PM Modi stated in Hindi.
Protests Over Exam Paper Leaks Followed by Union Education Minister Resignation
The creation of the task force comes a day after protests over exam paper leaks—led by the satirical political group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)—ended. The demonstrations concluded following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister. Addressing the broader fallout from the leaks, PM Modi noted in his video statement that “those who played with the future of students are rotting in jails.” He added that the government has set up fast-track courts to handle related cases.
Parliament Prepares New Legislation as Government Takes Steps for Students
The government is moving forward in parliament to enact a new law with strict legal provisions, according to PM Modi’s statement. “For the future of students, the government of India is continuously taking several steps,” the prime minister said.
Potential Implementation and Future Exam Reliability
Following the delivery of the report from Nandan Nilekani’s task force, the government is expected to use its recommendations to reshape testing protocols. While specific timelines for the panel’s findings were not detailed in the announcement, upcoming national and regional examinations may incorporate increased technological measures to restore transparency and security, dependent on the task force’s official guidance.
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