PolityGS-II· 1 min read
Public Examinations Bill Passed
Why in news?
Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at preventing malpractice in recruitment examinations.
Key points
- The Bill was passed by both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- It seeks to curb unfair means in public examinations.
- The government aims to ensure transparency and fairness in the examination process.
- Opposition walked out of Rajya Sabha before the minister's reply.
Background & context
Public examinations, especially for government jobs and higher education, have often been marred by allegations of paper leaks and malpractices, leading to widespread student protests and government initiatives to curb them. The National Education Policy 2020 also emphasizes democratisation of education.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Bill is an amendment to prevent unfair means in public examinations.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Legislature.