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  • The objective of the Bill is to bring greater transparency, fairness and credibility to the public examination systems.
    • It will supplement the other initiative government in this direction such as introducing self-attestation; shortening examination cycle (from 18-22 months to 6-10 months), etc. 
  • Will serve as a model draft for States to adopt at their discretion.

 

  • Need of the Bill:
    • Malpractices in public examinations lead to delays and cancellation of examinations adversely impacting the prospects of millions of youth. 
      • Reportedly, over the last five years , leaks affected as many as 1.4 crore applicants applying for a little over 1.04 lakh posts.
    • At present, there is no specific substantive law to deal with unfair means adopted or offences committed. 

 

  • Key Features of the Bill:
    • Coverage- Examinations held by the Union Public Service Commission, the Staff Selection Commission, Railways, National Testing Agency etc.
    • Offences: Will be cognizable, non-bailable and non-compoundable (involved parties cannot compromise).
    • Provisions for Punishment-
      • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of imprisonment.
      • Organized crimes group will face 5 to 10 years of imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore.

 

  • Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has also decided to set up a High level National Technical Committee on Public Examinations.
    •  It shall look into developing protocol for insulating digital platforms, devising ways and means for developing effective IT security system.
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