The Prime Minister’s Office requested broader engagement with state leaders to address localized logistical constraints and infrastructure gaps before finalizing the recommendations. Formed in July after disruptions forced a retest of NEET-UG 2026, the six-member committee is evaluating a multi-stage transition to digital assessments. It is also considering public-private partnerships to build test centers in every district and harmonizing schedules across major testing bodies. To reduce systemic vulnerabilities, the panel aims to debundle core administrative operations across distinct specialized entities.
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State-level consultations will help the panel account for regional infrastructure dispari…: State-level consultations will help the panel account for regional infrastructure disparities and administrative readiness before submitting its roadmap.
Establishing district-level exam centres through public-private partnerships aims to expa…: Establishing district-level exam centres through public-private partnerships aims to expand physical capacity for nationwide computer-based tests.
Debundling operational duties among distinct agencies will establish clearer accountabili…: Debundling operational duties among distinct agencies will establish clearer accountability and prevent isolated failures from derailing entire examinations.
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Nandan Nilekani-led task force gets extension till January 2027 as exam reforms, including a possible hybrid NEET-UG format, are reviewed
NEW DELHI: Centre has extended the tenure of the Nandan Nilekani-led task force on examination reforms till Jan 2027, with the prime minister's office (PMO) seeking consultations with chief ministers and chief secretaries before the panel finalises its recommendations, TOI has learnt from govt officials. During consultations, some stakeholders and experts have also suggested a hybrid format for NEET-UG 2027, allowing time to expand infrastructure for a complete shift to computer-based testing (CBT) in 2028.A govt official said the PMO wants the task force, earlier expected to submit its report by Oct-end, to seek views from state leadership on challenges particular to different regions. The aim, the source said, is to better understand disparities in testing infrastructure, connectivity and administrative preparedness, and reflect these state-specific concerns in a more comprehensive examination reform roadmap.Another proposal likely to feature in the task force's recommendations is a nationwide network of CBT centres developed by Centre and state govts with private investment, sources said.…
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