WorldPhoto: Deccan HeraldIndia criminalises exam cheating but schools focus on punishment
India's Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 criminalises cheating in public exams. However, school and university exams remain outside this law, leaving institutions to handle misconduct internally, often through punitive actions like suspensions and fines. While deterrence is important to uphold academic integrity, experts argue that punishment alone cannot address the root causes of cheating or promote reformative solutions.
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