The central government has circulated the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, among Parliament members on July 25, 2026, with plans to introduce it on July 27. The bill mandates two-month investigations, three-month trials in fast-track courts, and penalties up to ₹10 crore for organized offenses, while allowing a central task force. It builds on the 2024 Act by increasing sentences and central coordination.