Education Ministry tightens noose on question paper leak, introduces four-tier checking system
The Education Ministry, led by Pralhad Joshi, has announced measures to prevent question paper leaks, including a four-tier checking system and the induction of 20-25 officials.
India's Education Ministry has implemented a four-tier checking system for question papers in response to a recent leak scandal. The decision was made by Pralhad Joshi, the country's Union Education Minister, following a meeting after the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam due to a major leak. The revamped system will involve 600 experts being replaced with new ones, aimed at enhancing security and infrastructure for the exams.
This move comes after the leaked PDF containing questions was widely circulated on Telegram, leading to the cancellation of the exam on May 3rd. The CBI later identified insider subject experts within the NTA office as the source of the leak, with the agency filing a chargesheet against 13 accused individuals. The new measures reflect the government's commitment to ensuring smooth, safe, and transparent conduct of examinations.
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