Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

High-powered task force looking into NTA reforms invites stakeholder suggestions

The Nandan Nilekani-led task force set up by PM Narendra Modi requested stakeholders to submit their suggestions by Sept. 13; submissions can be made in English, Hindi or regional languages by phone, mail, WhatsApp or website

High-powered task force looking into NTA reforms invites stakeholder suggestions

A high-powered task force headed by former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani has opened a public consultation on reforms for public examinations, inviting suggestions from stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers, academic institutions, examination-conducting bodies, subject matter experts, technology professionals, industry and civil society organisations.

The task force, formed after the leak of the 2026 National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate exam, aims to address concerns regarding examination conduct, security, design, assessment methodology, governance, accountability, institutional arrangements, prevention, detection and redressal of malpractices, use of technology, examination infrastructure, inclusivity, transparency, grievance redressal, stakeholder communication, and student well-being.

The deadline for suggestions is September 13, with submissions to be made via the task force's website, phone, WhatsApp, or email.

Written by urgent.news from The Hindu's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at thehindu.com →

More in World

Chinese culture is an untapped source of soft power

Belgrano's Chinatown shows that interest exists. The question is whether China can turn that into something deeper La entrada Chinese culture is an untapped source of soft power se publicó primero en…

  • Chinese soft power lags behind South Korea and Japan despite rich cultural heritage.
  • Chinatown in Belgrano, Argentina exemplifies tangible Chinese cultural presence.
  • Fostering emotional connections through cultural products is key for China.

More from Friday 28 August →