7 months ago
UP Cancels Exams Over Scams
The Uttar Pradesh government has taken strong action against two major educational scams.
First, they cancelled the recognition of JS University in Sikohabad because it was giving out fake degrees and more degrees than it was allowed to.
About 4,000 students will be affected, and a committee will help them.
The university's chancellor and registrar were arrested last year.
Second, the government cancelled the Assistant Professor exam held in April 2025 because the Special Task Force found out that some people were cheating and extorting money.
Three people were arrested for making fake question papers and giving them to candidates.
The Chief Minister ordered a new exam to be held fairly.
Both actions show the government's commitment to stopping cheating and ensuring fair education.
UP Cabinet cancelled JS University's recognition due to a fake degree scam affecting 4,000 students.
A committee under the Vice-Chancellor of BR Ambedkar University will verify student documents and manage the university's closure.
JS University chancellor Sukesh Yadav and registrar Nandan Mishra were arrested in March 2025 for issuing fake degrees.
UP government cancelled the Assistant Professor exam held in April 2025 due to irregularities and exam rigging.
Three individuals were arrested for preparing fake question papers and extorting candidates, leading to the cancellation of the exam.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, JS University, Sukesh Yadav, Nandan Mishra, BR Ambedkar University, UP STF, Mehboob Ali, Baijnath Pal, Vinay Pal, Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Cancellation of JS University's recognition due to a fake degree scam and cancellation of Assistant Professor exam due to rigging
- Where
- Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India, Lucknow
- When
- Decision approved on Tuesday, arrests in March 2025, exam held in April 2025, exam scam arrests on April 20, 2025
- Why
- Inquiries found the university issued fake degrees and exceeded sanctioned seats, exam rigging and extortion
Key facts
- University
- JS University, Sikohabad, Firozabad district
- Established
- 2015
- Affected Students
- 4,000
- Committee Head
- Vice-Chancellor of BR Ambedkar University, Agra
- Arrested Individuals
- Sukesh Yadav (Chancellor), Nandan Mishra (Registrar)
- Arrest Date
- March 2025
- Arresting Authority
- Rajasthan Police
- Inquiry Departments
- Home, Higher Education, Firozabad district administration
- Exam Type
- Assistant Professor
- Exam Date
- April 16-17, 2025
- Arrested Individuals (Exam Scam)
- Mehboob Ali, Baijnath Pal, Vinay Pal
- Arrest Date (Exam Scam)
- April 20, 2025
- Arresting Authority (Exam Scam)
- UP STF
- Chief Minister
- Yogi Adityanath
Timeline
Uttar Pradesh probes JS University after national fake degree scandal.
Then, 4,000 students' futures dashed as university's recognition axed.
Quotes
Government Spokesperson
Official spokesperson for the Uttar Pradesh government
“Acting on the findings, the STF arrested three accused — Mehboob Ali, Baijnath Pal, and Vinay Pal — on April 20, 2025. The accused are alleged to be part of a gang that prepared fake question papers and duped candidates by claiming access to the original papers”
indianexpress.com
Official
Government official involved in the investigation
“An FIR was registered at Vibhuti Khand police station in Lucknow under BNS sections 112, 308(5), and 318(4). To ensure an unbiased investigation, the then chairperson of the commission (Kirti Pandey) was asked to resign, as the prime accused, Mehboob Ali, was serving as the confidential assistant to the outgoing chairperson”
indianexpress.com
Officials
Government officials involved in the investigation
“Data sought from the commission confirmed that the sanctity of the examination had been breached”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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