Question papers for fourth-semester Biotechnology examination reportedly stolen from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya; police register FIR and university launches inquiry

Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) has launched an internal inquiry after sealed packets containing question papers for the fourth-semester Biotechnology examination were allegedly stolen from the university campus, forcing authorities to postpone an examination scheduled for nearly 200 students.

According to university officials, the missing papers were kept inside nine sealed envelopes meant for the Biotechnology fourth-semester examination. The incident came to light before the examination on Friday, leading the university to defer the test at the last moment to prevent any possibility of a paper leak.

Following the incident, RGPV Vice-Chancellor Dr. Alok Sharma issued a show-cause notice to Exam Controller Dr. Archana Tiwari, seeking an explanation within five days regarding the security lapse. The university has also constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the theft and recommend accountability.

Police have registered an FIR and begun a criminal investigation into the case. Officers are examining whether the theft was carried out by outsiders or involved individuals with access to the university premises.

Broken washroom window raises security concerns

Preliminary findings suggest that while the main gate of the School of Biotechnology remained locked, investigators found a broken window in a washroom, which is suspected to have been used as the entry point by the intruders.

Officials said the room where the examination papers were stored contained 12 cupboards. Surprisingly, the cupboard containing the sealed question papers was found unlocked, while other security arrangements appeared to remain intact.

The incident has also exposed shortcomings in campus surveillance. According to the initial inquiry, no CCTV cameras were installed inside the strong room where the examination papers were kept, making it difficult to immediately identify the culprits or reconstruct the sequence of events.

University authorities believe the broken washroom window may have been used to gain access to the building, though investigators are examining all possible angles before reaching a conclusion.

University assures strict action

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Alok Sharma stated that the university would take strict action against anyone found responsible for compromising the integrity of the examination process.

He confirmed that the internal inquiry team has begun collecting evidence while the police investigation is proceeding simultaneously. Officials are reviewing security protocols for the storage and handling of confidential examination material to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The postponed Biotechnology examination is expected to be rescheduled after fresh question papers are prepared and necessary security measures are implemented.

The case has once again raised concerns over examination security at higher educational institutions, with students urging authorities to ensure that such incidents do not affect academic schedules or compromise the credibility of university examinations.

A pharmacy exam paper leak case has surfaced in Gwalior after a video showing an alleged agent selling a question paper minutes before the start of a Diploma in Pharmacy examination went viral, prompting swift police action. Gwalior Police have arrested three persons, including the main accused Ankesh Dhakad, in connection with the case.

The incident relates to the Diploma in Pharmacy examination conducted by Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) on April 6 at RNS Institute of Pharmacy in Gwalior’s Jhansi Road area. The paper for “Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy” was scheduled from 11 am to 2 pm.

Sale Claim Before Exam

According to the police, the accused was seen outside the examination centre around 10.45 am, nearly 15 minutes before the paper began, claiming he had access to the question paper and offering it to students in exchange for money.

In the viral video, the accused, seen wearing a blue shirt, allegedly approached students and claimed he could provide the exam paper before the test. Investigators said the video became the key basis for identifying the suspects and launching a formal probe.

Three Accused Arrested

Jhansi Road police station officials said a case was registered after the centre superintendent filed a complaint and submitted video evidence. Based on the footage, police identified Ankesh Dhakad as the alleged main accused and detained him along with two associates for questioning. All three were later arrested.

Police said several other suspects remain absconding and search operations are underway. Officials indicated that more arrests are likely as the investigation expands.

Four Students Identified

The matter first came to light after a person identified as Jitendra Mishra sent the video to the examination controller on WhatsApp. During the preliminary inquiry, four students seen in the footage were identified as Sohel Malik, Virendra Singh Dhakad, Kishan Dhakad and Deepak Dhakad.

Police are examining whether the students were only present at the spot or had any direct role in the attempted pharmacy exam paper leak. Their statements are expected to form a key part of the ongoing investigation.

Sealed Papers Opened Later

The examination centre administration has maintained that the question papers remained secure inside sealed packets until shortly before the exam. Centre superintendent Bhupendra Kushwaha told police that the sealed packet was opened at 10.54 am in the presence of the flying squad and invigilators.

He also said the process was videographed as per protocol. This timeline has led investigators to suspect that the accused may have attempted to mislead students by showing fake or unauthorised material to make illegal gains rather than accessing the original paper from the centre.

Probe Expands Further

Police are now investigating whether this was an organised attempt to cheat students by falsely claiming access to confidential exam material or part of a larger exam fraud network. Investigators are also checking call records, mobile phones and message trails of those arrested.

According to officials, the role of each accused is being verified, including whether money changed hands and whether similar attempts were made in earlier examinations. Sources indicated that digital evidence recovered from the accused may provide more clarity.

Exam Security Under Focus

The case has raised fresh concerns over exam security and the vulnerability of students to fraud outside examination centres. While officials have ruled out any breach inside the centre so far, the pharmacy exam paper leak allegation has triggered scrutiny of security arrangements around professional examinations.