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students affected by major examination controversies during the current Education Minister's tenure.
*Calculated using publicly available examination candidate counts. Numbers don't lie, netas do.
Timeline of Failures
Ek aur bewajah delay. A not-so-brief history of major examination controversies.
2015
AIPMT
The medical entrance paper was leaked through an organised cheating racket using electronic devices, leading the Supreme Court to cancel the exam and order a fresh test.
Candidates: 6.3 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: Supreme Court of India, CBI, The Hindu
2017
SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II)
Candidates alleged widespread paper leaks and manipulation at online examination centres, triggering nationwide protests and a CBI inquiry.
Candidates: 30 lakh
Outcome: Confirmed Irregularities
Sources: CBI, Indian Express, The Hindu
2018
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics / Class 12 Economics
Question papers circulated on messaging platforms before the examination, forcing CBSE to reconduct the Class 12 Economics paper.
Candidates: 28 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: CBSE, Indian Express, Hindustan Times
2022
Railway Recruitment Board (Group D)
Several impersonation and solver-gang rackets were uncovered during the recruitment process across multiple states.
Candidates: 1.15 crore
Outcome: Confirmed Irregularities
Sources: Railway Protection Force, Times of India, Indian Express
2024
UP Police Constable Recruitment
The recruitment paper was leaked before the examination, prompting cancellation by the state government and a statewide re-examination.
Candidates: 48 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: Uttar Pradesh STF, Indian Express, The Hindu
2024
UGC NET (June)
The Ministry of Education cancelled the examination a day after it was held due to inputs indicating the integrity of the examination had been compromised.
Candidates: 9 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: Ministry of Education, CBI, Indian Express
2024
NEET UG
A confirmed paper leak linked to Bihar along with other examination irregularities led to a CBI investigation, Supreme Court hearings and limited re-testing for affected candidates.
Candidates: 24 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: Supreme Court of India, CBI, Indian Express
2024
CUET UG
Several examinations were postponed or reconducted because of logistical failures and distribution issues rather than a confirmed paper leak.
Candidates: 13 lakh
Outcome: Operational Glitches
Sources: National Testing Agency, The Hindu, Economic Times
2024
Bihar Public Service Commission (TRE 3.0)
The teacher recruitment examination was cancelled after the question paper was leaked before the test.
Candidates: 6 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: Bihar EOU, Times of India, Indian Express
2024
UPPSC RO/ARO Preliminary
Leak allegations and investigation resulted in cancellation of the preliminary examination and a fresh examination announcement.
Candidates: 10 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: UPPSC, Allahabad High Court, Indian Express
2021
Rajasthan Public Service Commission SI Recruitment
Investigators uncovered a large paper leak and cheating network involving candidates and officials after recruitment had progressed.
Candidates: 8 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: Rajasthan SOG, The Hindu, Indian Express
2021
Haryana Civil Services (HPSC)
Question paper handling and recruitment irregularities led to investigations and litigation over the examination process.
Candidates: 3 lakh
Outcome: Confirmed Irregularities
Sources: Punjab and Haryana High Court, Indian Express, Times of India
2025
SSC CGL Tier-I
A limited number of candidates were given a re-examination because of verified technical failures rather than a confirmed paper leak.
Candidates: 30 lakh
Outcome: Technical Glitches
Sources: Staff Selection Commission, Economic Times
2025
NEET UG
Biometric failures, power outages at some centres and administrative lapses affected candidates, but no confirmed nationwide paper leak was established.
Candidates: 22 lakh
Outcome: Operational Irregularities
Sources: National Testing Agency, Economic Times, Times of India
2026
NEET UG
A 'guess paper' circulating via WhatsApp and Sikar coaching centres before the May 3 exam matched roughly 120-140 actual questions; NTA cancelled the exam on May 12 and handed the probe to the CBI, with a re-test held June 21.
Candidates: 22.7 lakh
Outcome: Paper Leaked
Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, BBC, Times of India
In the News
Ye sirf hamari baat nahi hai. What the press is reporting from the ground.
Rediff2026-07-21
CJP alleges police brutality during march, vows to continue protest
The Cockroach Janta Party said several students were injured and that an activist's wife was manhandled by officers; police denied the claims, but CJP said the sit-in would go on.
Tap to viewReuters2026-07-21
Youth group says protest will continue after Delhi clashes injure 180
Nearly 180 people, including over 100 police personnel, were hurt as cane charges and tear gas broke up a march by the Cockroach Janta Party toward Parliament. Organizers say they won't march again but the protest against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan continues.
Read sourceThe Guardian2026-07-21
India's 'Cockroach Movement' protesters dig in after Delhi crackdown
Hundreds of demonstrators stayed camped at Jantar Mantar under heavy police presence, vowing not to leave until the education minister resigns over failures in the exam system.
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Scorecard jo authorities nahi dikhana chahte.
AIPMT
2015
Candidates6.3 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Yes
Arrests?Yes (20+)
CourtSupreme Court of India
SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II)
2017
Candidates30 lakh
OutcomeConfirmed Irregularities
Re-exam?No
Arrests?Ongoing
CourtCBI
CBSE Class 10 Mathematics / Class 12 Economics
2018
Candidates28 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Partial
Arrests?Yes (10+)
CourtDelhi Police Crime Branch
Railway Recruitment Board (Group D)
2022
Candidates1.15 crore
OutcomeConfirmed Irregularities
Re-exam?No
Arrests?Yes (20+)
CourtRailway Protection Force
UP Police Constable Recruitment
2024
Candidates48 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Yes
Arrests?Yes (100+)
CourtUttar Pradesh STF
UGC NET (June)
2024
Candidates9 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Yes
Arrests?Ongoing
CourtCBI
NEET UG
2024
Candidates24 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Partial
Arrests?Yes (50+)
CourtSupreme Court of India
CUET UG
2024
Candidates13 lakh
OutcomeOperational Glitches
Re-exam?Partial
Arrests?No
CourtNational Testing Agency
Bihar Public Service Commission (TRE 3.0)
2024
Candidates6 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Yes
Arrests?Yes (100+)
CourtEconomic Offences Unit (Bihar)
UPPSC RO/ARO Preliminary
2024
Candidates10 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Yes
Arrests?Yes (15+)
CourtAllahabad High Court
Rajasthan Public Service Commission SI Recruitment
2021
Candidates8 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?No
Arrests?Yes (50+)
CourtRajasthan SOG
Haryana Civil Services (HPSC)
2021
Candidates3 lakh
OutcomeConfirmed Irregularities
Re-exam?Partial
Arrests?Yes (10+)
CourtPunjab and Haryana High Court
SSC CGL Tier-I
2025
Candidates30 lakh
OutcomeTechnical Glitches
Re-exam?Yes
Arrests?No
CourtStaff Selection Commission
NEET UG
2025
Candidates22 lakh
OutcomeOperational Irregularities
Re-exam?No
Arrests?No
CourtNational Testing Agency
NEET UG
2026
Candidates22.7 lakh
OutcomePaper Leaked
Re-exam?Yes
Arrests?Yes (4+)
CourtSupreme Court of India