Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Amended Bill to Combat Exam Fraud
The Indian government has passed a new bill to stop cheating in exams.
The bill makes the rules stricter and introduces faster courts to deal with exam fraud.
The education minister, Pralhad Joshi, said this will make exams fairer.
The bill was passed after a long debate in the Lok Sabha.
The previous education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, had to resign because of protests over a leaked exam paper.
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
The bill aims to combat exam fraud and increase transparency in examinations.
Key features include stricter penalties, fast-track courts, and enhanced investigation mechanisms.
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi took charge after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to protests over the NEET paper leak.
The bill was passed after a 10-hour-long debate in the Lok Sabha.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi
- What
- Passing of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To combat examination malpractices and increase transparency, credibility, and fairness in the examination process
Government Supporters
Opposition Critics
Effectiveness of the Bill
Government Supporters
The bill will effectively dismantle the paper leak ecosystem and increase transparency in examinations.
Opposition Critics
The bill is a superficial measure and does not address the root causes of exam fraud.
- Bill Name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Passed By
- Lok Sabha
- Date Passed
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Key Features
- Stricter penalties, fast-track courts, enhanced investigation mechanisms, stringent action against exam fraud
- Education Minister
- Pralhad Joshi
- Previous Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Reason for Ministerial Change
- Nationwide protests over NEET paper leak issue
- Debate Duration
- 10 hours