Guwahati: On the inaugural day of the Budget Session of the 15th Legislative Assembly, the Assam Cabinet introduced the ‘Examination Bill’ on February 5, aiming to address and curb the rising menace of examination malpractices in the state.
The bill carries severe penalties for individuals involved in cheating during examinations. According to its provisions, engaging in cheating activities could lead to a three-year imprisonment term and a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakh. Similarly, leaking examination papers, a prevalent issue affecting the integrity of the education system, will be met with a stringent penalty of Rs 10 lakh fine and a 10-year prison sentence.
The bill signifies the government’s commitment to eradicating the unauthorized distribution of question papers, a problem that significantly impacted students during the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exams in the previous academic year. To address this, the legislation explicitly states that candidates are prohibited from possessing question papers without proper authorization. Additionally, the bill addresses various malpractices, including selling question papers and aiding candidates during exams, imposing penalties for such actions.
In a bid to ensure the integrity of examination processes, the bill mandates that the printing of question papers must be exclusively conducted in government-authorized presses, introducing a stricter regulatory framework.
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This legislation is not confined to specific examinations; it covers a wide spectrum of government exams, including those conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), Gauhati High Court, State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC), and others. The regulations extend to crucial examinations like HSLC, Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC), Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), among others.
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