
Tharoor urges Nilekani to shift exams, boost youth jobs in open letter
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor writes an open letter to Nandan Nilekani, leading India's exam reforms task force, proposing a shift from centralized exams to continuous, modular testing. He advocates for secure cryptographic technology and holistic admissions criteria, including internships and community contributions. Tharoor also calls for university autonomy and streamlining public sector recruitment to address youth unemployment. He demands accountability for exam failures and strict legislation to ensure student rights.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Congress members demanded answers from Prime Minister Modi following the NTA's announcement of retests for three UGC-NET papers due to errors.
— The Hindu
Rahul Gandhi demanded accountability from the NTA following the UGC-NET re-exam announcement, citing faulty papers and student exploitation.
— NDTV
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the NTA for the faulty UGC-NET exam papers and the subsequent rescheduling of the exams.
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