Hyderabad: The Telangana government advocated secure online examinations to prevent question paper leaks during consultations with a central task force reviewing the country’s examination system. Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju presented the state’s recommendations during a meeting at the Secretariat on Friday, November 13.
Amrit Lal Meena, a member of the Union Ministry of Education’s High-Powered Task Force on Exam Reforms, attended the discussions. Senior Telangana government officials also participated. The meeting focused on strengthening the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and improving security in national examinations.
Jaju stressed the importance of adopting technology-driven testing systems to address vulnerabilities in conventional examination procedures. He maintained that shifting examinations to online platforms would eliminate the risk of question paper leaks.
Telangana recommends technology to prevent question paper leaks
During the consultations, Jaju emphasised the need for secure examination systems supported by modern technology. He advocated a transition from conventional examination methods to online testing to strengthen security and transparency.
According to the Chief Secretary, technology-based examinations could help prevent question paper leaks and protect the integrity of recruitment and admission tests. Meanwhile, state officials explained the procedures and safeguards already implemented in Telangana to prevent examination malpractices.
They briefed the visiting delegation on standard operating procedures, departmental policies and technological interventions governing examinations. The presentation covered measures aimed at ensuring transparency throughout the examination process.
Officials also outlined how existing safeguards helped address irregularities at different stages of testing. The consultations provided the task force with information on Telangana’s examination management practices and proposed technological improvements.
The Union Ministry of Education constituted the High-Powered Task Force on Exam Reforms with experts from relevant fields. The panel has been visiting different states to gather feedback from stakeholders on strengthening the national examination framework.
Its review includes measures to improve the functioning of the National Testing Agency and address weaknesses in existing examination procedures. As part of this exercise, the task force held discussions with Telangana officials on examination security and administrative practices.
The state government’s recommendation to prevent question paper leaks through online testing formed a key part of the consultation. The task force will examine feedback collected from different states before finalising its recommendations.
Central panel member praises Telangana residential schools
During the interaction, Amrit Lal Meena also commended Telangana’s residential school network. He observed that the state’s residential education model offered considerable potential for replication elsewhere in the country.
Meena’s remarks came during the broader consultations on education administration and examination reforms. The discussions covered both technological safeguards for examinations and Telangana’s existing education initiatives.
The High-Powered Task Force is expected to submit its final recommendations to the Union government by the end of December. The report will draw on consultations with state governments and other stakeholders involved in the examination system.