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The Modi government is set to introduce the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, during the ongoing session of Parliament. This historic bill aims to address issues such as paper leaks and organized cheating in various public examinations, including UPSC, SSC, Railways, NEET, JEE, and CUET.
On 5th February, Government will introduce Public Examination Bill in parliament | PC – Times Algebra
The introduction of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, is crucial in light of the increasing incidents of mass cheating, particularly in Bihar and other states. The bill proposes fines ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore and imprisonment up to 10 years.
The proposed legislation suggests minimum sentences of three to five years, with organized crimes attracting imprisonment of five to 10 years and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore. Service provider firms in examinations could face fines up to Rs 1 crore, along with the recovery of examination costs. Additionally, such firms may be barred from conducting public examinations for four years. The bill also envisions the establishment of a high-level National Technical Committee on Public Examinations to develop protocols for securing digital platforms, ensuring fool-proof IT security systems, implementing electronic surveillance, and formulating national standards for infrastructure.
The Public Examination Bill will cover competitive and entrance exams like UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, RRB etc. | PC – Times Algebra
The Public Examination Bill, 2024, is a significant step towards ensuring transparency and fairness in public examinations. It targets issues like paper leaks and organized cheating in various competitive and entrance exams, addressing concerns in UPSC, SSC, Railways, NEET, JEE, and CUET.
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The Bill ensures candidates’ protection, stating that they won’t be liable under its provisions but will remain covered by existing administrative regulations. President Droupadi Murmu, addressing both Houses of Parliament, affirmed the government’s awareness of youth concerns about exam irregularities and announced the decision to enact a new law to address such malpractices, underscoring the commitment to a fair and secure examination system.
If enacted, the bill will have a substantial impact on the conduct of public examinations in India. Those who engage in malpractice face fines ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore and imprisonment up to 10 years. The legislation will contribute to transparency and fairness in exams such as UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, RRB, etc.
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, is a historic initiative by the Modi government to combat paper leaks and organized cheating in public examinations. Its introduction is particularly significant due to the rise in mass cheating cases in various states. The bill, covering a range of competitive and entrance exams, aims to ensure transparency and fairness while potentially reshaping the landscape of public examinations in India.
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On 5th February, Government will introduce Public Examination Bill in parliament | PC – Times Algebra
The Need for the Bill
The introduction of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, is crucial in light of the increasing incidents of mass cheating, particularly in Bihar and other states. The bill proposes fines ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore and imprisonment up to 10 years.
The Provisions of the Bill
The proposed legislation suggests minimum sentences of three to five years, with organized crimes attracting imprisonment of five to 10 years and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore. Service provider firms in examinations could face fines up to Rs 1 crore, along with the recovery of examination costs. Additionally, such firms may be barred from conducting public examinations for four years. The bill also envisions the establishment of a high-level National Technical Committee on Public Examinations to develop protocols for securing digital platforms, ensuring fool-proof IT security systems, implementing electronic surveillance, and formulating national standards for infrastructure.
The Public Examination Bill will cover competitive and entrance exams like UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, RRB etc. | PC – Times Algebra
The Importance of the Bill
The Public Examination Bill, 2024, is a significant step towards ensuring transparency and fairness in public examinations. It targets issues like paper leaks and organized cheating in various competitive and entrance exams, addressing concerns in UPSC, SSC, Railways, NEET, JEE, and CUET.
PC X @Rajmalhotrachd
Candidate Protection and Presidential Assurance
The Bill ensures candidates’ protection, stating that they won’t be liable under its provisions but will remain covered by existing administrative regulations. President Droupadi Murmu, addressing both Houses of Parliament, affirmed the government’s awareness of youth concerns about exam irregularities and announced the decision to enact a new law to address such malpractices, underscoring the commitment to a fair and secure examination system.
The Impact of the Bill
If enacted, the bill will have a substantial impact on the conduct of public examinations in India. Those who engage in malpractice face fines ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore and imprisonment up to 10 years. The legislation will contribute to transparency and fairness in exams such as UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, RRB, etc.
The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, is a historic initiative by the Modi government to combat paper leaks and organized cheating in public examinations. Its introduction is particularly significant due to the rise in mass cheating cases in various states. The bill, covering a range of competitive and entrance exams, aims to ensure transparency and fairness while potentially reshaping the landscape of public examinations in India.
The post Modi’ s Historic Public Examination Bill Targets Paper Leaks appeared first on The Jaipur Dialogues.
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