Nandan Nilekani Proposes AI and CBT to Prevent Exam Paper Leaks
Nandan Nilekani, head of the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms, proposed using Artificial Intelligence to generate exam papers at the last minute and transitioning to Computer-Based Testing nationwide to prevent paper leaks. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, 2026, Nilekani's suggestions aim to address issues highlighted by recent controversies, including the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
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What Happened
Nandan Nilekani, who chairs the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms, proposed a new strategy to combat exam paper leaks in India. At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, he suggested generating examination question papers at the last minute, potentially using Artificial Intelligence, and advocated for a nationwide shift to Computer-Based Testing.
These proposals are a direct response to persistent exam paper leak controversies, including the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leak in May 2026, which led to its cancellation and student protests. The Indian government formed the task force, chaired by Nilekani, on July 27, 2026, to recommend comprehensive reforms for public examinations.
Key Facts
- Nandan Nilekani is the head of the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms.Amar UjalaThe Economic TimesPudhari
- Nilekani proposed generating examination question papers at the last minute, potentially using AI.Amar UjalaThe Economic Times
- He also advocated for a nationwide transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT).From research
- The proposals were made at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, 2026.From research
- The task force was constituted on July 27, 2026, following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.From research
- India has approximately 150,000 locations capable of supporting computer-based testing.From research
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