7 years and 70 paper leaks later, affecting 1.7 crore candidates
The NEET scandal made the country aware of the widespread practice of document leaks, which has long been a problem in India. The integrity of tests across 15 states has been called into doubt in light of the confirmation of 70 exam leaks in the last 7 years.
Big exam leaks! Over 70 cases in 7 years across 15 states hurt millions of students. Recent leaks of NEET-UG and UGC NET exams show a big problem. Students are worried that exams aren't fair anymore. It's going to be tough to trust future tests.
Impact state-wise
Cheating on exams is a big problem in India. It happens in many states, big and small, on important exams like government jobs and even school tests. Politicians talk about it but don't seem to fix it. Leaks happen often, like in Rajasthan where teacher exams were cancelled, or in UP where millions of constable applicants were affected. Students deserve a fair chance, and this cheating needs to stop.
Law against paper leaks:
New, tougher law makes cheating on exams a crime. People caught cheating could go to jail for up to 10 years and be fined a lot of money. Some people think the new law isn't enough. They say it only punishes people after cheating happens, and doesn't stop cheating from happening in the first place. The government says there is no cheating and denies there are any problems with the way exams are run.
Area particular in leaks
Police say leaking exam papers involves big money bribes. Teachers, government workers, and even printing press staff have been caught helping. Social media makes it easy to spread leaked papers quickly, reaching many people for a price.
Extensive time after cancellation
Tests get pushed back way early sometimes 'cause they think people cheated. This long wait is a bummer for students, messing with their study plans and stuff. Imagine waiting a whole year to retake a test! That's what happened to some students, and even worse for others. In states like UP and Gujarat, there are still students waiting after two years! No wonder they're confused and frustrated.
Unrecovered exam discounts
Cheating on exams lets some people get jobs they shouldn't have. This hurts honest job seekers. How can you trust a doctor or police officer who cheated to get their job?
Exam papers for NEET and other tests leaked over 70 times in 15 states in the past 7 years.
Millions of students who prepare for these important exams.
Leaks make exams unfair and students lose trust in the system.
Yes, a new law punishes cheaters with jail time and fines, but some say it's not enough.
Cheaters might get jobs they don't deserve, hurting honest students and the professions they enter.
