PM Narendra Modi Constitutes High-Powered Task Force Under Nandan Nilekani to Overhaul India's Exam System

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the constitution of a high-powered task force headed by technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's public examination system. In a direct video message shared on social media, PM Modi assured students that the panel will focus on leveraging technology to restore complete trust, transparency, and credibility to competitive testing across the country.

Technology Integration to Rebuild Examination Trust

The task force's core mandate is to recommend structural reforms to modernize testing infrastructure, reduce human intervention, and eliminate systemic vulnerabilities like paper leaks. By naming Nandan Nilekani—the architect of India's Aadhaar digital identity infrastructure—the government aims to deploy tech-driven solutions across exam administration. PM Narendra Modi Promises More Strict Actions Against Paper Leaks in Video Message.

"To ensure that our examination system remains trustworthy and transparent for leveraging technology to the maximum extent possible, we have decided to constitute a high-powered task force under the leadership of world-renowned technology expert Nandan Nilekani," PM Modi said. He added that swift, actionable measures will follow the submission of the committee's report.

Strict Penal Provisions and Fast-Track Legal Proceedings

Addressing concerns over exam integrity, PM Modi highlighted ongoing law enforcement actions against perpetrators of exam fraud. He noted that dedicated fast-track courts have been set up to process cases swiftly, ensuring those responsible face strict legal consequences.

The central government is also pushing ahead with legislative reforms in Parliament. The proposed laws aim to introduce stringent penal provisions for organized crime networks and officials involved in paper leaks or administrative malpractices. PM Narendra Modi Thanks ‘Youngsters’ for Response to His Paper Leak Instagram Video, Confirms Fast-Track Court Bill.

PM Modi Outlines Strict Measures to Tackle Exam Malpractice

HIGH POWERED TASK FORCE on examination reforms under the leadership of Shri Nandan Nilekani constituted.@NandanNilekani pic.twitter.com/mMpmPdIEL5

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2026

CJP Agitation and Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

The announcement of the Nilekani-led panel comes after weeks of turmoil in the national capital and nationwide student demonstrations. The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had been conducting a 37-day protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar following allegations of irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET-UG competitive examination.

The agitation reached a major turning point when Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Modi. Following Pradhan's exit and high-level talks between government representatives and the CJP, the student group formally called off its agitation after the Centre agreed in principle to its key demands, including student safety assurances and structural exam reforms.

Direct PM Outreach to Students via Video Messages

The announcement is part of a deliberate video outreach campaign by Prime Minister Modi to connect directly with students and parents. Over recent days, PM Modi released multiple video messages-including a informal, direct-to-camera address-acknowledging that paper leaks were "not an ordinary matter" and reiterating his personal commitment to safeguarding students' futures.

By combining executive action, legislative changes, and expert technical leadership, the Centre is attempting to reset public perception and rebuild institutional trust ahead of upcoming national entrance examinations.

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