Archive · 8 Jan 2026
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
- When
- Decision approved on Tuesday, arrests in March 2025, exam held in April 2025, exam scam arrests on April 20, 2025
- Where
- Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India, Lucknow
- Why
- Inquiries found the university issued fake degrees and exceeded sanctioned seats, exam rigging and extortion
- 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
Sources
UP Cabinet okays cancellation of JS University recognition over ‘fake degree scam’
UP govt orders cancellation of Assistant Prof exam following ‘serious irregularities’
UP govt cancels Assistant Professor exam after STF uncovers rigging
Uttar Pradesh Assistant Professor Exam Cancelled Over Paper Leak Allegations
Assistant Professor recruitment exam cancelled in UP after STF uncovers ‘paper leak racket’
