The Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), a government engineering university in Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, canceled the fourth semester computer exams of the biotechnology school after exam papers were stolen on the same day.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged with Gandhinagar police station. A senior officer, who requested to remain anonymous, said, “Someone entered through the window and stole the envelopes before the exam began, and the administration discovered the theft in the morning.”
Graduate students arrived for their fourth semester computer exam at 11 a.m. on Friday and were told that the exam had been postponed. Hours later, the university said nine sealed envelopes containing confidential question papers were stolen from the office.
Vice Chancellor Alok Sharma confirmed the cancellation and said an investigation was underway. He issued a notice to Archana Tiwari, principal of the School of Biotechnology and Controller of Postgraduate Examinations, demanding written explanations within three days.
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“On 3 July, question papers for undergraduate examinations were stolen/leaked in an unauthorized manner from your department. This is a very serious and sensitive matter, raising serious concerns about the confidentiality and security arrangements for undergraduate examinations,” the notice said.
“As the invigilator of examinations, you are expected to ensure confidentiality and security of question papers. Due to this incident, serious doubts have been raised about the administration of university examinations. Therefore, you are directed to mandatorily submit your written clarification within three days of receiving this letter,” the notice said.
The National Students Union of India (NSUI) and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) have demanded strict action against the officers and called for a protest at the university on Monday.
Meanwhile, Opposition leader Umang Sengar wrote on social media: “Theft has become the norm under BJP rule. Even the future of students is not secure. This is not just stealing question papers – it is stealing the hard work, trust and future of the youth.”
