Nilekani-led Task Force to Create Bank of Question Papers to Combat Paper Leaks

Nandan Nilekani, Chairman of Infosys and leader of the High-Powered Task Force on examination reforms, has proposed a solution to combat paper leaks in exams by creating a bank of question papers and generating them at the last minute for each day's examination. The task force, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 25, aims to increase the number of locations for computer-based testing and strengthen the infrastructure with security, IT tools, and internet facilities.

"Why do we need to have something called 'A' question paper? Because the moment you have 'A' question paper, then that creates an economic incentive for that to be sold or whatever. So the way to do that is to have a massive bank of question papers.

And only at the last minute generate the question paper for that day. Then the question paper does not go away and there is no economic incentive for that," said Nilekani during an interaction at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi.

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The High-Powered Task Force on examination reforms was constituted in the wake of the NEET-UG paper leak row. This comes after massive student protests at Jantar Mantar. The committee was given three months to submit its report.

It has received over 50,000 suggestions from various sectors. This includes United Doctors Front, students, parents, student bodies, doctors' associations, and examination conducting bodies.

The task force has held about 18 meetings at the panel level and 40 consultative meetings since its formation. It has reviewed the suggestions received and will submit its final report by the end of this month. The Prime Minister is keen to implement the suggestions of the task force, according to Nilekani.

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According to a recent parliamentary committee report. The National Testing Agency (NTA) should invest in building a large. Diverse, and continuously updated question bank to set papers without the advance knowledge of the question-setters.

The report also recommended increasing the number of test centers in remote regions and marginalized backgrounds.

The National Technical Accreditation (NTA) has requested the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to identify and establish standardized testing hubs across government technical institutions nationwide. A senior government official notes that the task force is currently scrutinizing the submissions it has received so far.