What happened: IIT Madras Director links NTA revamp to “trust”
V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras and one of six domain experts on a high-level panel tasked with revamping the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, said the biggest challenge in tackling exam leaks is “trust.” Kamakoti argued that trusted teachers should set questions and should remain quiet (remain independent from leak channels) to reduce leak risks.
Kamakoti also argued that accountability must cover every stage in the exam hierarchy through clear organisational structures. He specifically included both question-related work (question generation) and execution work (exam-centre administration). He noted that a subsequent NEET examination occurred without issues, while still stressing that trust remains crucial at large scale.
Kamakoti commented on the role of technology in exam workflows. He said artificial intelligence (AI) may generate or assist with tasks such as translation, but human review and verification remain necessary, especially for exams conducted in multiple languages.
Background and earlier position: Why NTA revamp matters after NEET-UG
The NEET-UG paper leak controversy raised an examination-integrity and governance concern for India’s high-stakes admissions ecosystem. In response, a high-level panel with domain experts was formed with the task of strengthening and revamping the NTA’s processes.
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