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Nandan Nilekani to Head Exam Reforms Committee
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 06:37 AM
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Nandan Nilekani, co‑founder of Infosys, has been appointed to chair a high‑powered committee tasked with overhauling India’s exam system.
Nandan Nilekani, the co‑founder of the global IT firm Infosys, has been named the chairperson of a new high‑powered committee set up to review and reform India’s examination framework.
Nilekani is widely recognised for his leadership in technology and public‑sector initiatives, including the launch of the Aadhaar biometric identification system.
The committee’s mandate is to examine the current exam structure, identify bottlenecks, and recommend changes that could streamline the process and make it more equitable for students across the country.
The government expects the reforms to reduce exam overload, improve transparency, and align assessment methods with contemporary learning needs.
Nilekani is widely recognised for his leadership in technology and public‑sector initiatives, including the launch of the Aadhaar biometric identification system.
The committee’s mandate is to examine the current exam structure, identify bottlenecks, and recommend changes that could streamline the process and make it more equitable for students across the country.
The government expects the reforms to reduce exam overload, improve transparency, and align assessment methods with contemporary learning needs.