New Delhi, India — In an unprecedented move to safeguard the fairness of public examinations, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has declared that analyzing or discussing exam question papers on social media will now be treated as a criminal act.
The commission clarified that such activities may attract legal action under the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which came into force on February 21, 2024, with the aim of ensuring transparency and confidentiality in the examination system.
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Social Media Monitoring
SSC has specifically warned coaching institutes and candidates not to review or discuss exam questions and answers online, even after the exams conclude.
A senior official remarked:
“Explaining exam questions on social media is no longer just an academic exercise — it is an act that compromises the confidentiality and fairness of the examination.”
Expert Opinion
Cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh said:
“In the digital age, discussing exam question papers on social media is not just an ethical breach but now a legal crime. Fake accounts and offenders can exploit the process and mislead students into fraudulent practices. SSC’s decision is vital to protect the exam system from digital threats. Candidates and institutions must take this seriously.”
Changing Landscape
Education experts believe this marks a decisive step in preventing misuse of digital platforms in India’s public examination system. Growing concerns over paper leaks and rising pressure on social media have already made the examination process increasingly vulnerable.