PM Modi Announces New Bill to Curb Exam Paper Leaks with Fast-Track Courts
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new Bill to impose stricter actions against examination paper leaks, including fast-track courts and harsher punishments. The announcement comes amid nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG examination.
Background
Recent paper leak incidents, particularly in the NEET UG exam, have sparked massive protests by students and guardians. The government has taken measures over the past two and a half months, arresting culprits and ensuring exams were conducted for 22 lakh students.
Key facts
PM Modi announced the Bill in a late-night video message on July 24, 2026.
The Union Cabinet will discuss the stringent measures on Friday, July 25.
The Bill aims to introduce fast-track courts and harsher punishments for offenders.
The government will try to pass the Bill in Parliament next week (starting July 28).
PM Modi acknowledged that paper leaks are painful for lakhs of students and guardians.
Over the past 2.5 months, culprits have been caught and are in jail.
The government ensured that 22 lakh students could take exams in the shortest possible time.
Results for the affected exams were declared on July 19, 2026.
Prelims pointers
- NEET UG: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduate medical courses.
- Fast-track courts: Special courts for speedy trial of specific cases.
- Union Cabinet: Highest decision-making body of the Government of India.
- Parliament: Bicameral legislature comprising Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Mains angles
- GS2: Government policies and interventions for transparency in examinations.
- GS2: Role of fast-track courts in delivering speedy justice.
- GS3: Issues of corruption and malpractices in public examinations.
- GS4: Ethics of competitive exams and impact on students' trust.