‘Paper leak’ at Uttarakhand Technical University, 2 BTech exams cancelled
Uttarakhand Technical University has cancelled two BTech examinations following allegations of a paper leak via WhatsApp. An assistant professor has been arrested, and re-examinations are scheduled for August 2026.
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Academic integrity issues and paper leaks significantly impact student futures and institutional credibility in India's higher education system.
Dehradun: Amid the ongoing unrest related to paper leaks, Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) cancelled two BTech examinations following allegations that a paper had been leaked on WhatsApp. An affiliated college terminated the service of an accused assistant professor, and he was arrested on Thursday following a complaint by the university. The incident sparked protests on the campus, with members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) and other youth groups submitting a memorandum to the administration.According to university officials, the leaked papers were from second- and third-year BTech in electronics course.
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