Parliament Debates Public Examinations Amendment Bill to Curb Paper Leaks

The Lok Sabha is debating the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026, which aims to introduce stricter penalties for paper leaks in national-level recruitment and entrance exams.

The proposed legislation mandates up to 10 years of imprisonment and a minimum fine of ₹50 lakh for individuals or organizations found guilty of compromising exam integrity.

Opposition leaders, including Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee, have criticized the Bill as a 'showpiece' that fails to address systemic failures, demanding accountability from the Union Education Ministry.