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UTU Paper Leak Leads to Cancellation of Two BTech Exams
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 12:33 PM
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A paper leak at Uttaranchal Technical University has caused the cancellation of two BTech examinations, authorities said.
A leak of examination papers was discovered at Uttaranchal Technical University (UTU), prompting the university to cancel two BTech exams scheduled for this week.
The incident was reported by campus security, who found unauthorized copies of the exam material in a storage area. UTU officials confirmed that the leaked papers could compromise the integrity of the assessments.
In response, the university’s academic board announced the immediate cancellation of the affected exams and is reviewing security protocols. Students who were registered for the exams have been advised to await further instructions.
UTU has pledged to investigate the source of the leak and to implement stricter controls to prevent future breaches.
The incident was reported by campus security, who found unauthorized copies of the exam material in a storage area. UTU officials confirmed that the leaked papers could compromise the integrity of the assessments.
In response, the university’s academic board announced the immediate cancellation of the affected exams and is reviewing security protocols. Students who were registered for the exams have been advised to await further instructions.
UTU has pledged to investigate the source of the leak and to implement stricter controls to prevent future breaches.