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Source<\/strong>-This post on Cheating scandals in India Challanges & Solutions<\/strong> has been created based on the article \u201cLeaked papers and cheating scandals: How to fix India\u2019s exams<\/strong>\u201d published in \u201cThe Indian Express<\/strong>\u201d on 1 March 2024.<\/p>\n UPSC Syllabus<\/strong>–GS Paper 2-<\/strong> Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Education.<\/p>\n News <\/strong>– The article discusses the employment of unfair means in examination process in India and how can it be minimized. Issue of Cheating in Exams in India<\/strong><\/p>\n Background <\/strong>– UP government has ordered the cancellation of the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination-2023 after allegations of paper leak.<\/p>\n The act imposes severe penalties on persons resorting to unfair means.They will be imprisoned for not less than 3 years whereas the service providers (who conduct the exam on behalf of the government) are liable for fines upto Rs 1 crore, apart from prison sentences.<\/p>\n A detailed article on Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill 2024 can be read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 1) Low conviction rate<\/strong>-Many states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, AP and Odisha have legislation that criminalizes cheating.However,there have been no convictions <\/strong>so far under these Acts.<\/p>\n 1) Off-line examination: –<\/strong><\/p>\n a) Logistical Issue<\/strong>-There are loopholes in setting question papers and their printing and transport to examination canters.<\/p>\n b) Lack of auditing<\/strong>-These processes are not audited by any knowledgeable agency.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2) Online examination: –<\/strong><\/p>\n a) Lack of effective evaluation<\/strong>-The authorities have started outsourcing the conduct of online exams to service providers. The technology provided by them is not adequately tested<\/strong>.<\/p>\n b) Vulnerability to cyber-attack<\/strong>-There is inadequate knowledge or expertise in the government machinery to test the robustness of the IT systems being deployed. This leaves the system vulnerable to hackers<\/strong> and organized cyber criminals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat are the provisions of The Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What is the limitation of statutory measures taken by government?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What are the challenges in conducting exams in India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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