New Delhi, Aug 28: The Government of India has invited suggestions from students, parents, teachers, experts and other stakeholders as part of a comprehensive exercise to reform the country’s public examination system, including examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The consultation is being undertaken by a High-Powered Task Force (HPTF) headed by Nandan Nilekani, which has been constituted to examine and recommend reforms relating to the conduct, security, design and governance of public examinations.
The task force is examining measures to strengthen institutional systems and processes, ensure examination integrity and security, deploy appropriate technologies, augment examination infrastructure, improve accessibility and inclusion, and safeguard student well-being.
The objective is to develop a robust, secure, transparent, equitable and future-ready public examination system, the government said.
As part of the exercise, the HPTF has invited suggestions from students and candidates, parents, teachers and academic institutions, examination-conducting and test-indenting bodies, subject matter experts, technology professionals, industry organisations, civil society organisations and other interested stakeholders.
Stakeholders have been invited to submit views on a range of issues, including the conduct and security of examinations, examination design and assessment methodology, governance and accountability, and prevention, detection and redressal of examination malpractices.
The consultation will also seek inputs on the use of technology, including secure computer-based testing, as well as the creation and augmentation of examination infrastructure.
Another key area under review is the development of an inclusive examination framework to improve access across social, economic, regional and linguistic groups.
The task force is also seeking suggestions on transparency, grievance redressal and communication with stakeholders, along with measures aimed at promoting student well-being throughout the examination process.
The government said the inputs received through the public consultation will assist the HPTF in formulating its recommendations to the Government.
Stakeholders can submit their suggestions through the HPTF website, by phone, WhatsApp or email. Submissions may be made in English, Hindi and regional languages.
The deadline for submitting suggestions is September 13, 2026.
The consultation comes as the government undertakes a broad examination of the systems and processes underpinning public examinations, with the task force expected to recommend measures aimed at making examinations more secure, transparent, accessible and resilient to malpractice.
The HPTF has urged stakeholders to participate actively and provide constructive and wide-ranging inputs to the reform process.
