Nandan Nilekani Proposes Abolishing Traditional Exam Papers to Prevent Leaks
· India · Bloomberg, Times of India, India Today
Nandan Nilekani has urged India to move away from traditional paper-based exams to curb the recurring issue of question paper leaks. Speaking at Bloomberg’s New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Nilekani argued that the physical nature of these papers creates an economic incentive for them to be sold. He suggested that eliminating traditional formats is necessary to protect the integrity of high-stakes assessments taken by millions of students and job seekers. The proposal aims to address the systemic disruptions caused by security breaches in the current examination process.
Why it matters
This shift could fundamentally change how millions of Indian students and job applicants participate in competitive exams, potentially reducing the frequency of leaks that currently delay or cancel critical recruitment and entrance tests.
Read the original report — Bloomberg
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