Nilekani-Led Exam Reform Task Force: Members and Mandate
Why in the news
With public anger over the NEET-UG leak mounting, the Prime Minister formed a panel to suggest broad changes to how India conducts examinations. The panel was announced right after the Education Minister’s exit.
Key facts
- Chair: Nandan Nilekani; total strength six.
- Date: 26 July 2026.
- Leadership change: Pralhad Joshi succeeded Dharmendra Pradhan at Education.
The six members
| Member | Background | Strength brought |
|---|---|---|
| Nandan Nilekani (Chair) | Co-founder of Infosys; first UIDAI chairman | Digital public infrastructure, identity systems |
| S. Somanath | Ex-ISRO Chairman | Zero-failure systems engineering |
| Tapan Deka | Ex-Director, Intelligence Bureau | Internal security, organised crime |
| V. Kamakoti | Director, IIT Madras | Computer science, cybersecurity, cryptography |
| Anita Karwal | Ex-Education Secretary, MoE | Exam governance |
| Amrit Lal Meena | Senior IAS; ex-Coal Secretary and Bihar Chief Secretary | Logistics, administration |
Exam angle
- Chair: Nandan Nilekani.
- Ex-ISRO chief: S. Somanath; IIT Madras Director: V. Kamakoti.