The Centre has constituted a high-powered task force, led by Infosys co-founder and technology expert Nandan Nilekani, to recommend sweeping reforms for examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The panel, which includes a former ISRO chairman and a former Intelligence Bureau director, will work on transforming the National Testing Agency (NTA) into a more secure, transparent and tamper-proof examination body. Here’s a look at the five key experts who will work alongside Nilekani to tackle the issue of paper leaks. (File Photo)

Nandan Nilekani (Chairperson): The task force is headed by Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder and one of the architects of India’s digital public infrastructure. Nilekani studied at the Bishop Cotton Boys’ School and St. Joseph’s High School Dharwad as well as at Karnataka PU College Dharwad. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. Nilekani previously served as the founding chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which rolled out the Aadhaar programme. (File Photo)

V. Kamakoti: The Director of IIT Madras, V. Kamakoti is a noted computer scientist known for his work in computer architecture, cybersecurity and VLSI systems. He completed BE in Computer Science and Engineering from University of Madras followed by MS (By research) and PhD at Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He also completed two post doctoral assignments at Supercomputer Education and Research Center, IISc Bengaluru and Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai. (Image: X/iitmadras)

S. Somanath: Former ISRO Chairman, S. Somanath is an eminent aerospace engineer who led India’s space agency during landmark missions, including Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1. He completed his schooling at St. Augustine’s High School, Aroor, followed by his Pre-Degree course at Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering, Kollam, and later pursued a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the IISc Bangalore. He also completed Ph.D. from IIT Madras. (File Photo)

Anita Karwal: Former Union Education Secretary, Anita Karwal is a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Gujarat cadre. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Delhi University and a Master’s degree in English Literature. During her career, she also served as Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), overseeing key school education reforms. (File Photo)

Tapan Deka: Former Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Tapan Deka is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. He is a graduate in Physics from Cotton College, Guwahati, and later pursued higher studies before joining the civil services. Deka has decades of experience in intelligence gathering and national security. (File Photo)

Amrit Lal Meena: Senior IAS officer Amrit Lal Meena has held several key administrative positions in the Union government, particularly in infrastructure, logistics and governance. He is an engineering graduate and later joined the Indian Administrative Service, where he has worked across sectors including road transport, urban development and public administration. (File Photo)