Amends Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 enacted after NEET-UG 2024 paper leak
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What is the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill | Explained
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill aims to strengthen the 2024 anti-cheating law by introducing stricter penalties, time-bound investigations, and fast-track trials for exam malpractices. It targets organized cheating syndicates, paper leaks, and impersonation in public examinations conducted by UPSC, SSC, Railways, and banking recruitment bodies. The amendment proposes enhanced punishments including up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹1 crore for institutions involved. This legislative move addresses recurring paper leaks in NEET, CUET, and state PSC exams, ensuring credibility of India's competitive examination system.
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Key points
Exam-ready takeaways
Proposes up to 10 years imprisonment and ₹1 crore fine for organized cheating syndicates
Mandates time-bound investigation completion within 30 days and trial conclusion in 6 months
Covers all central recruitment exams: UPSC, SSC, RRB, IBPS, NTA-conducted tests (NEET, CUET, JEE)
Includes provisions for attachment of property of accused under Prevention of Money Laundering Act
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