India Examination Systems Evaluation Task Force Established

7 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 26 JUL 2026 — 28 JUL 2026

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Latest · 28 Jul 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor advocated for a reformed examination system to prevent paper leaks and student suicides, emphasizing prevention over punishment.

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This event covers the announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of a task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform the examination system, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific announcement. It excludes other actions or announcements by Narendra Modi, Nandan Nilekani, or the Indian government unless they are direct developments of this specific task force announcement.

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26Jul

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Modi Announces Task Force Led by Nandan Nilekani to Reform Exam System

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi established a task force led by Nandan Nilekani to evaluate India's examination systems and improve reliability and transparency.

Indian Express

Following student protests, Prime Minister Modi established a task force to reform exams and prioritize the introduction of bills on exam reforms, women's reservation, and delimitation.

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi formed a task force to overhaul India's examination system in response to Education Minister Pradhan's resignation due to NEET paper leaks.

NDTV

Prime Minister Modi formed a task force to overhaul the National Testing Agency (NTA) and improve exam security and accuracy.

27Jul

NDTV

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor proposes a radical shift in India's exam system, advocating for continuous, modular testing and a focus on holistic admissions criteria.

28Jul

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor advocated for a reformed examination system to prevent paper leaks and student suicides, emphasizing prevention over punishment.

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