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Govt launches new anti-paper leak law with harsh jail fines for exam cheaters
India
Published on 24 April 2026
Imprisonment and steep fines await anyone behind leaks
The government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aimed at curbing paper leaks and cheating in public exams. The law prescribes strict penalties, including imprisonment and heavy fines. It comes amid repeated controversies around exams like NEET and UGC-NET, and after the NTA postponed the CSIR UGC NET exam, spotlighting ongoing integrity challenges.
- New Public Examinations Act targets paper leaks and cheating
- Penalties include imprisonment and heavy fines for offenders
- Fresh setbacks in NEET and UGC-NET highlight persistent misuse
- NTA’s CSIR UGC NET postponement underscores integrity gaps
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