Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Telangana CM demands national policy on exam paper leaks
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy, spoke to the media in New Delhi.
He wants the central government to make a strict policy to stop exam papers from leaking.
He thinks exams should be online to avoid problems.
He also criticized coaching centers that are not authorized and said they are involved in leaking exam papers.
He wants education to be controlled by state governments, not the central government.
He mentioned that the previous government did not take action against a company called Globarena, which caused problems in exams.
He also talked about the outstanding fee reimbursement dues of Rs 8,000 crore left by the previous government.
He assured that his government will pay the dues to genuine institutions and will ensure regular payments in the future.
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy demanded a national-level policy to address exam paper leaks.
He suggested conducting exams online to minimize issues.
He criticized unauthorized coaching centers for being involved in paper leaks.
He stressed that education should be under state governments to ensure transparency.
He highlighted the previous government's inaction against Globarena and outstanding fee reimbursement dues of Rs 8,000 crore.
He assured that his government will pay dues to genuine institutions and ensure regular payments.
He announced that fee amounts for a specific academic year will be paid in full during that year.
He clarified that his government requires Rs 2,200 crore - Rs 2,400 crore annually for fee reimbursements.
He criticized the BJP for echoing claims that the present government was not clearing pending bills.
He suggested that demands for fee reimbursements in Telangana should be made only after ensuring 100% reimbursement in Andhra Pradesh.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
- What
- Demanded a national-level policy to address exam paper leaks and criticized the previous government's inaction.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To ensure transparency and accountability in competitive exams and to address the issue of paper leaks.
State Government's Perspective
Central Government's Perspective
Control over Education
State Government's Perspective
Education should remain under state governments to minimize errors and ensure transparency.
Central Government's Perspective
The Union government should have a significant role in the functioning of universities and education policies.
Exam Conduct
State Government's Perspective
Exams should be conducted online to reduce the risk of paper leaks.
Central Government's Perspective
Offline exams are necessary and should be conducted with stringent measures to prevent leaks.
- Chief Minister
- A. Revanth Reddy
- Location
- New Delhi
- Issue
- Exam paper leaks
- Proposed Solution
- National-level policy and online exams
- Criticism
- Mushrooming of unauthorized coaching centers
- Outstanding Dues
- Rs 8,000 crore
- Annual Fee Reimbursement
- Rs 2,200 crore - Rs 2,400 crore