In a stern message to aspirants appearing for the Common Eligibility Test (CET) on July 26 and 27, the Haryana government issued a final warning on July 24, declaring that cheating is now a criminal offense. Moving beyond simple disqualification, authorities have invoked strict provisions under the Haryana Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act to ensure a corruption-free exam.
🚨 Criminal Case & Immediate Arrest For the first time, the administration has directed police to register an immediate FIR (First Information Report) against any candidate caught using unfair means.
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Zero Tolerance: “Caught cheating means going to jail,” stated Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, emphasizing that no leniency will be shown to students or facilitators.
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Legal Action: Offenders will face trial under non-bailable sections, turning a moment of indiscretion into a permanent criminal record.
⚖️ Severe Penalties Imposed The consequences for malpractice have been drastically escalated to act as a deterrent:
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Imprisonment: Offenders face a jail term ranging from 2 to 10 years, depending on the severity of the offense and involvement in organized copying gangs.
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Hefty Fines: Monetary penalties can range from ₹5,000 for individuals to ₹1 Crore for institutions or service providers found complicit.
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Career Ban: Candidates caught cheating will be debarred from all HSSC examinations for 2 to 5 years, effectively putting their government job dreams on hold.
👁️ AI Surveillance & Monitoring To enforce this policy, the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is deploying advanced technology:
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Artificial Intelligence: AI-enabled CCTV cameras will monitor exam halls to detect suspicious movements and face-matching anomalies.
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Biometric History: The system will cross-reference candidate data with previous exam records to catch impersonators (solver gangs).
