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NTA reforms task force led by Nandan Nilekani seeks public suggestions till 13 September 2026
A high-powered task force on public examination reforms has invited stakeholder suggestions, with submissions open till 13 September 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the high-powered task force on public examination reforms, headed by former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, invited stakeholder suggestions with a deadline of 13 September 2026.
Key specifics
- The task force was constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
- It is headed by former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani.
- Earlier, the Centre had formed a committee under former ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan after the NEET-UG 2024 leak.
- The Supreme Court warned against “committee hopping” and asked how the new task force interacts with the Radhakrishnan Committee.
- Suggestions are invited on conduct, security, design, governance, technology, infrastructure, transparency, grievance redressal and student well-being.
Exam lens
Polity and governance question type, NTA reforms, Nandan Nilekani, K. Radhakrishnan, NEET-UG 2024 and 2026, 13 September 2026 — TNPSC may ask who heads the task force and what reform areas are under review.