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23 August 2026

Question paper leak in Chhattisgarh

The incident serves as a practical case study on the failure of institutional integrity and the challenges of corruption in public examinations, which is relevant for GS4 ethics and governance discussions.

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  • A professor and five students were arrested in Durg, Chhattisgarh, for leaking an Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) entomology question paper.
  • The accused used an endoscopic camera to capture images of the sealed question paper by inserting it through a small hole, later resealing the envelope with glue.
  • The incident led to the cancellation of the AENT 221 exam, which affected 1,500 students.
  • The investigation is being conducted under the Chhattisgarh Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2008, and Section 316 (criminal breach of trust) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
  • The leak was reported via email and WhatsApp to university officials before the scheduled exam time.
  • A specialized team of over 100 police personnel, including the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit, is investigating the case.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Chhattisgarh examination paper leak investigations, which has been running since 7 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The recurring incidents of question paper leaks in public examinations pose a significant threat to the integrity of the higher education system. Discuss the systemic vulnerabilities in examination processes and suggest measures to enhance the security of assessment protocols. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following legal frameworks is primarily utilized by the Chhattisgarh government to address cases of unfair means in public examinations?

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