Archive · 26 Jul 2026
SAD seeks state empowerment for exams
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) wants the Indian government to let states handle their own exams.
They say this will make exams fairer and more secure.
The SAD leader, Daljit Singh Cheema, thinks that having strong rules at the national level but letting states run their own exams will help prevent cheating.
He also said that the government should focus on preventing exam leaks by using better technology and security checks.
The government is going to introduce a new law to make exam cheating punishable by stronger penalties.
This comes after a big exam, called NEET-UG, had a paper leak, which made students protest.
SAD welcomes the proposed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
SAD calls for empowering states to conduct their own recruitment and institutional exams.
Daljit Singh Cheema emphasizes the need for preventive measures like robust SOPs and secure technology.
Centralized examinations are seen as more vulnerable due to India's vast geography and logistical challenges.
The bill aims to address exam irregularities following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy.
- Who
- Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh
- What
- Proposed amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- When
- Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address examination irregularities and paper leaks, such as the NEET-UG 2026 controversy
Centralized Examination System
Decentralized Examination System
System Vulnerability
Centralized Examination System
Centralized examinations are more secure due to uniform standards and oversight.
Decentralized Examination System
Centralized examinations are more vulnerable due to logistical challenges and lack of local accountability.
Accountability and Confidence
Centralized Examination System
Centralized examinations ensure accountability through national oversight.
Decentralized Examination System
Decentralized examinations improve accountability and public confidence through local management.
- Bill Name
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Introduced By
- Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh
- Current Law
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
- Controversy
- NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- Proposed Changes
- Empowering states to conduct their own examinations, stronger punishment for paper leaks, emphasis on preventive measures
