India Eyes AI-Generated Exams to Combat Leaks After NEET-UG Scandal

India is now seriously looking at using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create exam papers on the day of the test itself. This big idea comes from tech leader Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, and aims to stop repeated exam paper leaks that have shaken public trust, especially after the major NEET-UG scandal this year. Nilekani's proposal involves drawing questions from a huge, secure 'question bank' to make each exam unique, reducing the chances of a paper being sold beforehand. The push for these reforms comes after the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was cancelled due to a paper leak, leading to widespread student protests and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in July 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi quickly set up a 'High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms', headed by Nilekani, to fix these systemic problems. Globally, countries like China use extreme measures for their Gaokao exam, with papers printed in prisons under constant watch and question setters isolated. South Korea's Suneung exam also involves isolating teachers to prevent leaks, while computer-based tests worldwide often use question bank to generate varied papers. Nilekani also champions expanding Computer-Based Testing (CBT) across India, noting the country already has 150,000 places where students could take digital exams. A parliamentary group and the Ministry of Education are also keen on shifting NEET-UG to this digital format. The task force's full report is expected around October 28, 2026, and its recommendations could mark a huge shift in how India conducts its crucial national exams, aiming for greater fairness and security for millions of students.