The government’s response inter alia includes a high-level examination reform task force chaired by technocrat Nandan Nilekani, the pioneer who had created Aadhaar. This, alongside renewed emphasis on secure, technology-driven examinations, further signals recognition that restoring public trust requires systemic reform. The government’s response -- the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026, alongside the examination reform task force chaired by Mr Nilekani -- is both timely and necessary. The Nilekani task force therefore has an opportunity to move India from examination reform to opportunity reform. Secure examinations, transparent governance, accountable institutions, equal preparation and rigorous professional standards are complementary pillars of public trust.