Chhaya Kothiyal & Prof. (Dr) Anil Dixit ABSTRACT In the Indian society and country, the public examination has a vital role in granting access to education, public employment, and professionalism. Thus, the validity of these examinations is crucial for sustaining confidence in merit-based selection processes in the eyes of the public. There have been serious doubts about the accountability of examining authorities and the liability of the State due to the question paper leak, mis-evaluation,