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India Turns to Military to Beef Up Security After Exam Scandals
Summary
India is deploying military-linked security and tighter controls to protect national entrance exams after leaks and alleged fraud triggered protests and political pressure on the Modi government. The government is framing the crackdown as necessary to restore credibility in a system that determines access to higher education and public-sector careers.
Why it matters
High-stakes exams sit at the center of social mobility in India, so credibility failures can rapidly become a nationwide governance and legitimacy crisis.