{
  "id": 4024464,
  "title": "High-powered task force looking into NTA reforms invites stakeholder suggestions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/high-powered-task-force-looking-into-nta-reforms-invites-stakeholder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:02:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/education/high-powered-task-force-looking-into-nta-reforms-invites-stakeholder-suggestions/article71401674.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [
    "High-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani initiates public consultation on NTA reforms",
    "Stakeholders invited to provide suggestions on examination reforms",
    "Submission deadline set for September 13 via multiple channels"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}