Exam Reform Panel Gets More Time, Deadline Now January 2027
The Centre has extended the deadline for the Nandan Nilekani-led examination reform task force to January 2027. The six-member panel has received over 50,000 suggestions and consulted former ISRO chairman K Radhakrishnan. Its mandate includes recommending measures to prevent paper leaks, a concern that affects students across the country.
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Context: Nandan Nilekani is a well-known Indian tech entrepreneur and Infosys co-founder. Paper leaks in school and recruitment exams have been a recurring worry in India, which is why this panel's work matters to students and parents.
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