Public examinations amendment Bill does not address fundamental issues: AISEC
The All India Save Education Committee has criticized the 2026 Public Examinations Amendment Bill for being purely punitive rather than preventive. They argue the bill fails to address core issues like paper security, digital safeguards, and support for students affected by exam leaks.
Why it matters
It highlights the debate over whether legislative responses to systemic exam fraud are effective or merely performative.
The All India Save Education Committee (AISEC) has stated that the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced by the Centre in the Parliament, does not address the basic issues or suggest remedies to prevent examination fraud.
In a statement, AISEC vice-president M. Shajarkhan said the proposed legislation focuses mainly on enhancing penalties and expediting investigation and trial. However, it does not introduce clear preventive measures such as stronger question paper security, robust digital safeguards, transparent examination processes, accountability of examination authorities, independent audits, and comprehensive security protocols to prevent leaks and other malpractices.
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