New Delhi, July 26, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms under the leadership of renowned technology expert and Infosys co-founder Shri Nandan Nilekani.

The six-member panel has been formed to recommend measures that will make India’s public examination system more reliable, transparent, technology-driven, and leak-proof, with a special focus on strengthening the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Composition of the Task Force

Besides Nandan Nilekani as chairperson, the members are:

- Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath

- Former Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Deka

- IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti

- Former Education Secretary Anita Karwal

- Logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena

 PM Modi’s Statement

In a video message shared on social media, the Prime Minister said:  

“We should ensure that our exam system can be trusted, transparent and tech-savvy. Under the leadership of renowned technology expert Nandan Nilekani, a high-powered task force will be formed, which will focus on exam reforms… Based on its report, steps will be taken to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations at the earliest.”

He added that the government is already taking strong action against those who compromised the future of students, including the establishment of fast-track courts, and that a stringent new law will be introduced in Parliament.

 Context

The announcement comes amid widespread student protests over paper leaks and irregularities in examinations conducted by the NTA, particularly the NEET UG 2026 controversy. It follows the resignation of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the assumption of charge by new Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi.

The task force is expected to recommend structural and technology-driven reforms to restore public trust in the examination system and ensure greater security, accountability, and student-centric processes.