New Law Enforces Stringent Penalties for Exam Malpractices

The Centre operationalized a law targeting malpractices in competitive exams, imposing up to 10 years in jail and a Rs 1 crore fine for offenders. Notification followed President Murmu's assent to the Act and amid controversies like UGC-NET and NEET-UG question paper leaks. Effective from June 21, 2024.

The Centre has enacted a stringent law to curb malpractices in competitive examinations, imposing severe penalties including a maximum jail term of 10 years and fines up to Rs 1 crore for offenders.

The notification, issued by the Personnel Ministry, follows President Dropadi Murmu's assent to The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which will be effective from June 21, 2024. The move comes amid controversies such as the recent UGC-NET 2024 question paper leak, which has prompted a CBI investigation.

The Act, passed by both houses of Parliament in February and aimed at preventing unfair practices in various public exams, has brought significant attention due to allegations of irregularities in other exams like NEET-UG. It targets organized cheating and imposes strict penalties to protect the integrity of the examination system.

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