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Nandan Nilekani Proposes AI-Generated Exam Papers to Stop Leaks
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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 12:45
Nandan Nilekani Proposes AI-Generated Exam Papers to Stop Leaks
- •Infosys co-founder and former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani suggested generating exam question papers using AI on the day of the test to combat leaks, fraud, and illegal sales.
- •Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in India, Nilekani explained that utilizing a massive question bank for last-minute paper creation eliminates the economic incentive for leaks.
- •Nilekani also called for expanding the country's network of computer-based testing centres to support a wider shift from traditional paper-based exams to digital testing.
- •He noted that a committee he is heading will examine these systemic issues, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to implement its decisions.
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Nandan Nilekani proposed using artificial intelligence to generate examination question papers on the day of the test from a large question bank, reducing the economic incentive for leaks and fraud.
Nandan Nilekani stated that India currently has a network of 150,000 locations where candidates can take tests, which must be expanded to support computer-based testing.
Nandan Nilekani is leading a high-level government task force established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to recommend reforms and tackle systemic issues in the national testing framework.
