India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust
As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.
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Notable Quotes
"Digital connectivity has vastly improved across the country, what we need to do is put in resources and focus on upgrading infrastructure and move to computer-based exams."
— BJ Rao , Academic
"Different stages and days with varying sets of questions would reduce the risks associated with any one examination and make the system more resilient to disruptions."
— Keshav Aggarwal , Academic
Key People
BJ Rao is the head of SGT University near Delhi and was part of a panel set up to recommend reforms in India's examination system.
Keshav Aggarwal is an educationist and president of the Educators Federation.
Nandan Nilekani is the co-founder of Infosys and heads the expert task force to overhaul the National Testing Agency.
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As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.
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