Paper Leak Bill 2026: The Central Government has introduced the new Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026. Now those who leak papers will not fare well. Know 5 big changes.
Anti-Paper Leak Bill 2026: The Central Government on Monday introduced a new law (Amendment Bill 2026) to stop paper leaks and copying. This is much stricter than the old law made in 2024. This strict step has been taken after the recent massive protest by students led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and the promise of PM Narendra Modi. The aim of the government is clear that those who leak the paper should get such punishment which sets an example. What changed in the new Anti-Paper Leak Bill? Let us understand in 5 points…
5 biggest changes of the new anti-paper leak bill
1. Now 10 years jail for organized paper leak
What was there before: Under the 2024 law, there was a provision for a maximum punishment of 5 years for those involved in organized copying and paper leaks.
What will happen now: In the new bill it has been doubled to 10 years. The government clearly believes that paper leak is not a common crime, but an organized criminal network, to deal with which the strictest law is necessary.
2. Heavy fine and recovery of ₹10 crore on counterfeit mafias
What was there before: The limit of fine was low, which the coaching mafia could easily pay and get away with.
What will happen now: The culprits will be fined a maximum of ₹10 crore. The biggest thing is that if the exam is canceled due to paper leak, then the entire cost of re-exam will be recovered by selling the property of the accused.
3. AI and digital copying also within the scope of law
What was there before: In the law, more focus was on the paper being out (physical paper leak).
What will happen now: New methods of copying have also been added to the law. If someone copies with the help of AI (Artificial Intelligence), hacks the system or does fraud through screen sharing, then the same law of 10 years jail will be applicable on him.
4. Not just solvers, now officers and companies will also measure
What was there before: Often only small brokers or students leaking papers were caught.
What will happen now: Now exam conducting agencies like NTA, tech companies (which provide computer labs), coaching centers and government officials will also be under the ambit of the law. If their negligence or collusion is proved, they will go straight to jail.
5. Hearing in fast-track court, punishment will be given immediately
What was there before: The case continued in the court for years and the accused used to come out on bail.
What will happen now: Special ‘fast-track courts’ will be formed to hear paper leak cases. Investigating agencies (CBI or Police) have been given more power, so that the culprits can be punished immediately without any delay.
PM Modi had promised harshest punishment
The new amendment follows weeks-long protests by recent youth movements, especially those led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The demand of the students was that not just cosmetic action should be taken against those who leaked the paper, but the system should be completely cleaned. Seeing the anger and concerns of the students, Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself in his address to the nation had assured that the hard work of any honest student will not go in vain. PM Modi had promised to create fast-track courts against paper leak mafias and give strict punishment without any delay.
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Command in the hands of Nandan Nilekani to reform NTA
Not only to tighten the laws, but also to eliminate the shortcomings of the system forever, the government has constituted a high-powered task force. Its responsibility has been entrusted to Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. This team will work on technology-driven reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) so that students can regain confidence in the examination system.