Exams on Computers, Papers Made by AI on Exam Day: Nilekani! Panel Gets 50,000 Suggestions, Report Likely on 28 October
A proposal has come up to hold all of the country's exams on computers and to generate question papers with AI on the day of the exam, to stop paper leaks. Exam reform panel chairman Nandan Nilekani said in Delhi on 13 October, why is a question paper kept in advance at all, because as long as a paper exists there will be a greed to sell it. He suggests building a huge question bank and preparing the paper from it just before the exam.
Nilekani's Proposal
- All exams should be computer-based (CBT).
- A huge bank of questions should be built and AI should prepare the paper from it on exam day.
- Then no pre-printed or stored paper would exist that could be stolen and sold.
- The country currently has about 1.5 lakh locations for computer-based exams, and this network must be expanded.
The Reason
The panel was formed after the NEET paper leak. According to Nilekani, the root of the problem is that a question paper has great monetary value, so organised gangs try to steal it. If the paper is made on exam day itself, nothing will be left to leak in advance.
The Panel's Status
- The Centre formed this high-powered task force in July 2026 (on 28 July as per Business Standard; 26 July in the newspaper clipping).
- According to the newspaper, the panel has held 18 internal and 40 consultation meetings.
- It has received over 50,000 suggestions from students, parents, doctors' associations and exam bodies (NRA, SSC, Railway Recruitment Board).
- It was to give recommendations within three months of formation, so the report is likely on 28 October.
Possible Impact on Students
- The proposed changes could affect about 1.2 crore candidates a year taking NTA exams.
- If all exams move to computers, the network of exam centres will have to grow, especially in small towns and villages.
- The need for practice and mock tests for computer-based exams will rise.
What Aspirants Should Do Now
- No exam pattern has changed yet, so prepare as per your exam's current notification.
- Watch for the panel's report and the government's decision after 28 October.
- Build practice by taking mock tests for computer-based exams.
- Treat news of changes as firm only from an official notice of the Ministry of Education or the exam agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What did Nilekani propose?
That all exams be on computers and AI generate the paper from a large question bank on exam day.
When can the report come?
On 28 October 2026, according to the newspaper.
Has this rule come into force?
No, it is the panel's proposal and suggestion.
Why was the panel formed?
After the NEET paper leak, to make the exam system leak-proof.
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