
India's centralised examination system is facing a crisis of trust as a series of exam scandals continue to undermine public confidence, according to BBC World. Critics are questioning whether reforms to the centralised testing agency responsible for the country's high-stakes entrance exams will be sufficient to restore credibility, or whether the entire model of centralised testing needs to be fundamentally reconsidered. The debate reflects growing concern over the integrity and fairness of assessments that shape the futures of millions of students.
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