Nandan Nilekani wants to end NEET ‘question papers’

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has proposed a technology-driven approach to prevent question paper leaks in competitive examinations like the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). He argued that having a fixed question paper creates an incentive for its sale and distribution. Instead, Nilekani wants to build a vast database of questions and generate a fresh paper just before the exam.

This way, there will be no economic incentive for leaks, and the question of having a question paper will become obsolete. The idea is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create the papers on the day of the examination. While the proposal is under consideration, it could potentially reduce the risk of leaks by minimizing the exposure of the question paper.

However, it would still require secure systems and measures to prevent cheating. Nilekani also advocated expanding computer-based testing across India to make the examination process more efficient and accessible.