Supreme Court orders Education Ministry to file report on exam reforms within three weeks

The case concerns the Federation of All India Medical Association challenging the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the conduct of examinations, specifically focusing on the institutionalization of the NTA and the implementation of reform recommendations.

Who it concerns: Petitioner: Federation of All India Medical Association; Respondents: National Testing Agency & Ors.; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.

What the court decided

• The Court directed the Secretary, Ministry of Education, to file a detailed affidavit indicating the process in the implementation of the Dr. K. Radhakrishnan Committee report within three weeks.
• The Court noted that the Union of India has filed an affidavit regarding the planning and progress of conducting examinations through the NTA.
• The Court stated its concern about the institutionalization of the NTA and the monitoring of suggestions by the Dr. K. Radhakrishnan Committee, as considered or modified by the Nandan Nilekani Committee.
• The Court directed that suggestions provided by the petitioners be placed before the Nandan Nilekani Committee for consideration.
• The matter was listed for the next hearing on 18.09.2026.

Also in the document

• The order is a continuation of proceedings dated 29.05.2026.
• The Nandan Nilekani Committee is constituted to recommend end-to-end reforms leveraging advanced technology like AI and blockchain to strengthen examination security.
• The deadline for the Ministry of Education's affidavit is three weeks from the date of the order (19-08-2026).