Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Uttarakhand University Cancels Exams After Paper Leak
The Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University in Dehradun has cancelled two exams after finding out that a professor shared the questions with students before the exams.
The exams were for Machine Learning for Internet of Things and Electromagnetic Field Theory.
The university has decided to hold new exams in August 2026.
The professor who shared the questions has been banned from any exam-related work for seven years.
The university is making sure all students know about the cancellation and the new exam dates.
Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled exams for Machine Learning for Internet of Things and Electromagnetic Field Theory due to a suspected paper leak.
An inquiry found that Ashish Kumar Gupta, an Assistant Professor at Shivalik College of Engineering, allegedly shared the questions with students.
The university has ordered re-examinations for the two subjects in the third week of August 2026.
Gupta has been barred from undertaking any examination-related work for seven years.
The university has directed all affiliated institutions to inform students about the cancellation and re-examination schedule.
- Who
- Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU) and Ashish Kumar Gupta
- What
- Cancellation of two exams due to suspected paper leak
- When
- Exams were conducted as part of the even-semester examinations for the 2025-26 academic session; re-examinations in August 2026
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- To maintain academic integrity and prevent cheating
University Administration
Accused Professor
Action Taken
University Administration
The university has cancelled the exams and ordered a re-test to maintain academic integrity.
Accused Professor
The accused professor allegedly shared questions with students, violating exam confidentiality.
- University
- Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU)
- Location
- Dehradun
- Cancelled Exams
- Machine Learning for Internet of Things (IOTT004), Electromagnetic Field Theory (ECT043)
- Accused Person
- Ashish Kumar Gupta, Assistant Professor at Shivalik College of Engineering
- Re-examination Date
- Third week of August 2026
- Ban Duration
- Seven years
Sources
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