Exam was cancelled due to reports of cheating and paper leak which compromised the integrity of the exam.
- University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test (UGC–NET) is conducted by the National Testing Agency.
Reasons for cheating in examination
- Positive attitude towards cheating: due to which Students avoid taking responsibility for their actions.
- Societal pressures: success is measured by marks rather than the ability to complete the learning process with integrity.
- Delayed justice: general perception of the judicial system being slow and ineffective.
- Overambition and Pursuit of self-interest: Students may intentionally cheat to gain an unjust advantage over others.
Ethical reasonings against cheating in examinations
- Violates deontological ethics: Students have adopted unfair means (cheating) for favourable ends (results).
- Against Utilitarianism: Cheating does not serve the Society and does not satisfy its interests as people who are not capable of providing the needed knowledge and services are given positions.
- Justice as Fairness Principle: Cheating violates human liberties and equality of opportunities and supports unjust differences.
- Virtue Ethics: Virtues of truth, trust, and excellence of character do not support deception or dishonesty.
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
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