Nandan Nilekani Proposes AI-Driven Last-Minute Question Paper Generation to Prevent Exam Leaks
Nandan Nilekani, head of the Centre's task force on examination reforms, proposed generating question papers at the last minute, potentially using AI, from a large digital bank to prevent exam leaks. He also advocated for expanding computer-based testing across India. These suggestions were made at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, 2026, as part of efforts to eliminate the economic incentive for paper leaks.
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What Happened
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and head of the high-powered task force on examination reforms, proposed a new strategy to prevent exam paper leaks in India. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, 2026, Nilekani suggested generating question papers at the last minute from a large digital question bank, potentially using artificial intelligence. He also advocated for expanding computer-based testing across the country, aiming to eliminate the economic incentive for leaking pre-determined question papers.
This initiative follows the formation of the task force by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26, 2026, after widespread student protests and concerns over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The leak led to the cancellation of the exam and the resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The task force is expected to submit its final report by the end of October 2026.
Background
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, is India's first central law to prevent paper leaks, with an amendment bill introduced on July 27, 2026, proposing increased penalties for such offenses.
Standing context, compiled from public reference sources rather than from the coverage above.
Key Facts
- Nandan Nilekani is the head of the Centre's high-powered task force on examination reforms.From research
- Nilekani proposed generating question papers at the last minute, potentially using AI, from a large digital question bank.Amar UjalaThe Economic TimesHindustan TimesHindustan Times
- The proposals were made at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi on October 13, 2026.From research
- The task force was constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26, 2026.From research
- The initiative aims to eliminate the economic incentive for leaking pre-determined question papers.Hindustan Times
- The task force is expected to submit its final report by the end of October 2026.From research
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