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Solved exam papers sold for ₹20,000 at Haryana’s MDU, VC orders probe
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:16 PM
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Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak is under investigation after reports that solved examination papers were being sold for ₹20,000, prompting the vice‑chancellor to announce a probe.
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, has come under scrutiny following allegations that solved question papers for upcoming examinations were being sold for as much as ₹20,000 each. The report, first circulated in local media, claims that the illicit copies were being offered to students seeking an unfair advantage.
University officials confirmed that the matter is being taken seriously. Vice‑Chancellor Prof. R.K. Sharma said a full internal inquiry would be launched immediately to identify the individuals involved and to safeguard the integrity of the examination process.
The university has also informed the Haryana state education department and the police, indicating that any criminal breach of the university’s examination code will be pursued under the law. Students and faculty have been urged to cooperate with investigators and to report any further irregularities.
If the allegations are substantiated, MDU may face disciplinary action against staff or external agents, and could impose stricter security measures for future exams, including tighter paper handling protocols and enhanced surveillance.
The incident adds to growing concerns across Indian higher‑education institutions about paper‑leak scandals and the steps required to protect academic fairness.
University officials confirmed that the matter is being taken seriously. Vice‑Chancellor Prof. R.K. Sharma said a full internal inquiry would be launched immediately to identify the individuals involved and to safeguard the integrity of the examination process.
The university has also informed the Haryana state education department and the police, indicating that any criminal breach of the university’s examination code will be pursued under the law. Students and faculty have been urged to cooperate with investigators and to report any further irregularities.
If the allegations are substantiated, MDU may face disciplinary action against staff or external agents, and could impose stricter security measures for future exams, including tighter paper handling protocols and enhanced surveillance.
The incident adds to growing concerns across Indian higher‑education institutions about paper‑leak scandals and the steps required to protect academic fairness.