Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh University Cancels Agriculture Exam Amid Alleged Paper Leak
An agriculture university in Chhattisgarh cancelled an exam about insects and crop pests.
A paper shared on WhatsApp had about 70% of the same questions as the real exam paper.
This made people worry that the paper had been leaked.
About 500 students were involved.
One report said students took the exam before it was cancelled, while university officials said an email about the alleged leak arrived before the scheduled start.
The university said it had not yet proved that a leak happened.
It created a four-member committee and filed a police complaint.
The exam was moved to the first week of September, and the chief minister said guilty people would face strict action.
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya cancelled a second-year BSc Agriculture entomology examination in Chhattisgarh.
A question paper circulated on WhatsApp reportedly had about 70% of its questions in common with the actual paper.
About 500 students were reportedly affected, with the exam scheduled or held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. across affiliated colleges.
The university said it had not confirmed a leak, while reports differ on whether the exam was conducted before cancellation.
A four-member university committee and police investigation were initiated, and the examination was rescheduled for the first week of September.
- Who
- Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, about 500 BSc Agriculture students, university investigators, and police; Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also commented on the matter.
- What
- A second-year BSc Agriculture Agricultural Entomology examination was cancelled after a WhatsApp paper reportedly shared about 70% of its questions with the actual paper.
- When
- Thursday; an email alleging a leak was reportedly received around 9 a.m., and the exam was scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It was rescheduled for the first week of September.
- Where
- At colleges affiliated with Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya across Chhattisgarh, including Raipur.
- Why
- The university cancelled the exam after the alleged match raised concerns about a possible leak, although officials said they had not established that a leak occurred.
Leak Concerns
Official Uncertainty
Whether a leak occurred
Leak Concerns
The WhatsApp paper’s reported 70% similarity with the actual paper prompted allegations that the question paper had leaked.
Official Uncertainty
University authorities said the circulated paper did not completely match the genuine paper and that they had not confirmed a leak.
Examination cancellation
Leak Concerns
Opposition Congress described the alleged leak as a serious failure that could harm students who prepared for the exam.
Official Uncertainty
The university officially cited administrative reasons for the cancellation while its committee investigated the matter.
Accountability
Leak Concerns
Congress spokesperson Vandana Rajput demanded an impartial, high-level investigation and strict action for any lapses.
Official Uncertainty
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and university officials said strict action would be taken against anyone found responsible.
- University
- Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur
- Examination
- BSc Agriculture second-year Agricultural Entomology, subject AENT 221
- Reported similarity
- About 70% of the questions reportedly matched
- Students affected
- Approximately 500
- Exam schedule
- Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; rescheduled for the first week of September
- Investigation
- A four-member university committee and a police complaint
- Official position
- Authorities said they could not yet ascertain whether a leak occurred
