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Centre Forms Committee to Recommend Exam Reforms

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The Central government has formed a high-level committee, chaired by Nandan Nilekani, to recommend reforms for conducting competitive examinations in India.

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Centre Forms Committee to Recommend Exam Reforms

The Central government has formed a high-level committee, chaired by Nandan Nilekani, to recommend reforms for conducting competitive examinations in India. The committee will explore ways to improve the examination system and make it more transparent and efficient. According to the government, the committee will submit its report within six months, which will be tabled in the Parliament. The committee will comprise experts from various fields, including education, law, and technology. The government has taken a serious view of the need to reform the examination system, which has been criticized for being opaque and prone to corruption. The committee's recommendations are expected to have a significant impact on the education sector, which is a critical area of focus for the government. The government has also assured that the committee's report will be made public, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Experts Named For Exam Reforms Committee

The exam reforms committee, announced by PM Modi, will comprise a range of experts, including ex-ISRO chief S Somnath, IIT Director V Kamakoti, and former education secretary Anita Karwal. The committee will be tasked with reviewing and revamping the examination system in India, with the aim of making it more efficient and effective. The inclusion of experts from various fields is seen as a positive step towards achieving this goal.

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