Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Odisha panel probes alleged medical PG exam question paper leak
The government says someone may have cheated on a big test for doctors in Odisha.
A question paper for the test was shared on social media while the test was happening.
Sharing a test paper like that is not allowed and can be unfair to other students.
The government chose three people to investigate what happened.
They visited the medical college in Berhampur where the test was given.
They talked to teachers and watched security camera videos.
They want to find out who shared the question paper and how.
The test paper in question was from a test held on July 27.
The team has two weeks to write a report for the government.
A three-member committee of the Odisha government began investigating the alleged circulation of a medical PG exam question paper.
The committee visited MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, from where the paper was allegedly circulated.
The question paper of the postgraduate exam held on July 27 was allegedly shared on social media shortly after the exam began.
The committee discussed the matter with professors, including Dean-cum-Principal Hari Krishna Dalai and Superintendent Sudeepa Dash, and scrutinised CCTV footage.
Formed on July 31, the committee must submit its report within two weeks; 154 students appeared for the exam at the college.
- Who
- A three-member committee of Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Department, including Additional Secretary Bijay Kumar Dash, Special Secretary (Medical Services) Bijay Kumar Mishra and Joint Director of Medical Education and Training Anil Kumar Sahu.
- What
- An investigation into the alleged circulation of the medical postgraduate exam question paper on social media during exam hours.
- When
- The committee, constituted on July 31, began its probe on Wednesday (August 5); the questioned second exam was held on July 27.
- Where
- MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, Odisha.
- Why
- The question paper for the July 27 postgraduate exam was allegedly circulated on social media shortly after the examination commenced, allegedly from MKCG Medical College and Hospital.
- Investigating body
- Three-member committee of Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Department
- Committee members
- Bijay Kumar Dash, Bijay Kumar Mishra, Anil Kumar Sahu
- Probe location
- MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur, Odisha
- Exam
- Medical PG theory exam (2023-26 batch) conducted by Odisha University of Health Sciences (OSUH)
- Paper in question
- Second exam, held on July 27
- Students appeared
- 154
- Committee formed
- July 31
- Report deadline
- Within two weeks