Congress, BJD Lash Out at BJP Government over Medical PG Exam Paper Leak Incident in Odisha
Officials said the paper was transmitted minutes after distribution, and OUHS has launched a probe as two exam papers remain.
- Allegations of malpractice surfaced during postgraduate examinations conducted by the Odisha University of Health Sciences across more than 20 subjects on Monday, July 27, after question papers were shared on WhatsApp groups.
- Officials reported that question papers were transmitted from MKCG Medical College in Berhampur at 9:58 am, minutes after distribution, while a separate incident was detected at a private medical college in Bhubaneswar.
- Harekrishna Dalai, dean of the college, stated that while not a "leak," the transmission via WhatsApp was a matter of concern, noting electronic gadgets or apps were used to circulate the paper.
- The incident triggered anxiety across medical colleges in Odisha, echoing recent national protests against NEET question paper leaks that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- After the matter surfaced, the OUHS Vice Chancellor held a virtual meeting to address the security gap, as university officials work to revamp protocols for remaining examination papers.
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During the Odisha Medical PG exam (General Surgery MD/MS), question papers and their answers suddenly began circulating on WhatsApp groups. Despite claims of security checks, the availability of mobile phones inside the examination hall and the paper's circulation at 9:58 am has raised serious questions about the administrative system. Following the uproar, digital evidence is being scrutinized, and a search is underway for all suspects, includi…
Odisha PG medical exam paper leaked on WhatsApp, government initiates probe
Photographs of the Odisha PG medical examination paper were allegedly shared on WhatsApp while the test was under way. The case has drawn attention as Parliament has just cleared tougher penalties for paper leaks after the NEET-UG row.
On July 27, during the theory exam of one subject for PG students of the 2023-26 batch, pictures of the All Odisha Medical PG exam question paper were shared on social media platforms.
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