Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged all political parties to participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which aims to strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices. The Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha amid concerns over the NEET-UG controversy and recent student protests, proposes stricter measures to curb unfair practices in public examinations. The government said the legislation reflects its commitment to ensuring transparency and integrity in the examination system.

The draft legislation was circulated among MPs on the same day that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid youth protests.

The Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 introduces stricter measures, including a 5-year jail term and Rs 50 lakh fine, to combat paper leaks and examination malpractice.

The Lok Sabha will consider a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Another bill aims to increase the number of Supreme Court judges for consideration. Reports on…

The government will introduce the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha to strengthen anti-paper leak measures.