As India talks up examination security amid recent paper leak scandals, China reasserts the strongly surveilled, technology-charged nature of its university entrance test, the Gaokao. Famously known as the toughest exam in the world, Gaokao is the “rite of passage” for hundreds of thousands of students across China every year. Chinese officials recently praised the 2026 Gaokao’s seamless rollout and highlighted the meticulous features of what at its core is a security-focused examination. The recent update comes at a time when the Indian government is keen to conduct large-scale entrance exams without leaks and irregularities.What is the Gaokao examThe National...