The Centre has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha amid the row over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. If passed, the law will bring stricter punishments, including up to 10 years in jail and a ₹50 lakh fine for paper leaks, tougher action against exam service providers, higher accountability for senior executives, and time-bound investigations and fast-track trials. Here's a quick breakdown of the five biggest changes proposed in the Bill. Show more Show less
Anti-paper leak bill explained | Tougher jail, bigger fines, fast-track courts
The Centre has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha amid the row over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. If passed, the law will bring stricter punishments, including up to 10 years in jail and a ₹50 lakh fine for paper leaks, tougher action against exam service providers, higher accountability for senior executives, and time-bound investigations and fast-track trials. Here's a quick breakdown of the five biggest changes proposed in the Bill.













