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Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha, saying it strengthens student safeguards and fairness in exams. The Bill seeks stricter action against paper leaks and other malpractices.

New Delhi: Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Tuesday initiated the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, stating that the legislation reinforces the government's commitment to protecting students and ensuring fairness and transparency in public examinations.

Moving the Bill for consideration, Singh said the proposed legislation amends the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which he described as the first comprehensive law of its kind enacted in independent India to curb examination malpractices.

"The earlier Act and this amendment are a reaffirmation of this government's deep commitment to safeguard the welfare of students and youth. It also reiterates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve not to allow anyone to compromise with the future of the children of Mother India," Singh said.

Calling it a "milestone legislation" in the history of Parliament, the minister said previous governments had failed to enact a comprehensive law despite recommendations made as early as 2010. He credited the Modi government with completing what he termed an "unfinished task" by introducing the legislation in January 2024, securing its passage in February, implementing it in June, and notifying it the same month.