An agriculture university exam in Chhattisgarh was abruptly cancelled after a document circulating on WhatsApp showed a 70% match with the actual question paper. Protests erupted from student groups following the leak allegations.
- B.Sc Agriculture 2nd Year Entomology exam cancelled at IGKV, Raipur.
- WhatsApp document allegedly matched 70% of the actual exam paper.
- Massive protests staged by both NSUI and ABVP activists.
- University has initiated a police complaint and a 5-member probe committee.
In a major blow to academic integrity, an examination held at the Indira Gandhi Agricultural University (IGKV), Raipur, was cancelled just hours after its commencement on Thursday. The decision followed alarming reports that a document circulating on WhatsApp shared nearly 70% content similarity with the actual Entomology question paper used for the B.Sc Agriculture second-year, second-semester students.
The examination, which was conducted across 34 affiliated colleges in Chhattisgarh between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, quickly descended into chaos. As news of the potential leak spread, student wings from across the political spectrum—the Congress-aligned NSUI and the BJP-aligned ABVP—converged on the university premises to demand accountability and an immediate cancellation.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that recurring paper leaks in the region are creating a crisis of confidence among the youth. Such incidents undermine the meritocratic foundation of the state's education system and place an immense psychological burden on hardworking candidates who prepare for months only to face systemic failures.
"This is not merely an examination-system failure but a direct injustice to thousands of hardworking students." - Vandana Rajput, Chief Spokesperson, Chhattisgarh Congress.
University Registrar Dr. Kapil Dev Deepak addressed the controversy, noting that while the circulated document might not have been the official paper itself, the content overlap was too significant to ignore. "We decided to cancel the examination in the evening and get it investigated by the police to find out if the contents were internally leaked," Dr. Deepak stated.
This incident is part of a troubling pattern in Chhattisgarh. Earlier this year, the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) was forced to cancel a Class 12 Hindi exam due to similar WhatsApp-based leaks. Furthermore, the Chhattisgarh High Court recently took a stern view of such crimes, labeling paper leaks as "more heinous than murder."
| Event | Reason for Cancellation | Platform Involved |
|---|---|---|
| IGKV Agriculture Exam | 70% Content Match | |
| CGBSE Class 12 Exam | Confirmed Paper Leak |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the rescheduled exam take place?
According to the Controller of Examinations, the exam is expected to be rescheduled in the first week of September.
2. What action is being taken against the culprits?
The university is filing a formal complaint with the Telibandha Police Station to launch a criminal investigation.
