President Droupadi Murmu has assented to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, according to a gazette notification dated July 31. The amendment is aimed at curbing unfair means and question paper leaks in public examinations. Reporting from multiple outlets indicates that the revised law increases the punishments for individuals found guilty of using unfair means during public exams and for those who facilitate or enable question paper leaks.
The law ministry statement in the gazette notification confirms the assent, which is the formal step needed for the amendment to become part of the applicable legal framework. While the coverage highlights the change toward stricter penalties, both accounts describe the same legislative action and its core purpose: strengthening deterrence and enforcement related to unfair practices and examination leakages.
The assented amendment is therefore treated as an updated legal measure under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) framework, effective following the completion of the legislative process.
