02/08/2026
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 officially became law after receiving assent from President Droupadi Murmu on August 1, 2026. This legislation heavily amends the original 2024 Act, introducing much harsher punishments, dedicated task forces, and fast-track courts following massive student-led protests over the NEET 2026 paper leak controversy.
