Centre Introduces Anti-Paper Leak Law Amid NEET, UGC-NET Controversies | ABP News

Amid controversies surrounding alleged malpractices in the NEET and UGC NET examinations, the Central government has enacted the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This new legislation, aimed at preventing paper leaks in exams for central recruitment and admission to central educational institutions, intends to eliminate unfair practices nationwide. According to a gazette notification from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, the provisions of the Act will come into effect starting June 21, 2024.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET-UG annually across 4,750 centers in 571 cities, with over 24 lakh aspirants participating this year. The results were announced on June 4.

However, soon after the results were declared, allegations of irregularities surfaced, particularly concerning 67 students achieving top scores amidst accusations of question paper leaks in Bihar. Similar allegations of question paper leaks and other irregularities have been reported from various states.