New Delhi, July 31 -- For millions of Indian students, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the culmination of years of relentless preparation. Every paper leak is therefore more than an administrative failure-it is a breach of trust.

Against that backdrop, the government's decision to appoint a high-powered task force, chaired by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to recommend technology-driven reforms is a welcome step. Coming after the public outrage and protests triggered by the May 2026 NEET paper leak, the panel reflects a recognition that India's examination system can no longer rely on incremental fixes.

As the architect of Aadhaar, the world's largest biometric identity system, and the driving force behind the ...