Suggestions invited on exam system reform
New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The high-powered task force (HPTF) headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms in India's public examination system on Friday invited suggestions from students, parents, teachers, academic institutions and other stakeholders, including those involved in exam security, technology, governance and student well-being.
Stakeholders can submit their suggestions by September 13 through the task force's website, email, phone or WhatsApp +917827042830.
Submissions are allowed in English, Hindi and regional languages, according to a press statement of the ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions, issued on Friday.
The six-member HPTF, constituted by the Centre on July 27, has been tasked with examining comprehensive reforms in the conduct, security, design and governance of public examinations, including those conducted by the National Testing Agency. The panel will examine measures to strengthen institutional processes, improve examination integrity and security, deploy technology, expand examination infrastructure, improve accessibility and inclusion, and safeguard student well-being.
As part of its exercise to fulfil its mandate for creating a "robust, secure, transparent, equitable and future-ready" examination system, the HPTF has invited suggestions on the conduct and security of public examinations, examination design and assessment methodology, and governance, accountability and institutional arrangements....
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