Panel eyes 'debundling' of exam responsibilities
A government task force led by Nandan Nilekani is proposing the 'debundling' of examination responsibilities to separate question-paper setting, security, and conduct into different agencies. The plan also aims to establish a common calendar for major testing bodies and increase the availability of test centers in every district.
Why it matters
This reform aims to improve the integrity and accessibility of India's massive public examination system, which affects millions of students annually.
NEW DELHI: Question-paper setting, exam conduct, test centres and security will be handled by separate agencies under a restructuring being prioritised by the Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms. This "debundling" of responsibilities is central to a plan that also envisages exam centres in every district and a common calendar for major testing bodies.Separating the functions could limit concentration of control over the process. The panel is also planning a common calendar involving NTA, SSC, IBPS and RRBs.Test facilities to move closer to candidatesA common calendar for major testing bodies — NTA, SSC, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection and Railway Recruitment Boards — could help bring in coordinated scheduling to reduce clashes.
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