The Odisha University of Health Sciences confirmed that the General Surgery theory paper for the 2023‑26 MS/MD batch was photographed and circulated on WhatsApp while the exam was in progress on July 27, 2026.
The Odisha University of Health Sciences confirmed that the General Surgery theory paper for the 2023‑26 MS/MD batch was photographed and circulated on WhatsApp while the exam was in progress on July 27, 2026.Investigations have been launched, and the university may order a re‑examination to preserve assessment integrity.
The leak occurred during the scheduled theory examination for the All Odisha Medical PG (Post‑Graduate) program on July 27, 2026. The incident was reported from an examination centre administered by the Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Images of the question paper appeared in multiple WhatsApp groups that had been created by postgraduate (PG) medical students for the exam [1].
OUHS officials identified the affected paper as the second General Surgery question set for the MS/MD course of the 2023‑26 batch. According to the university’s internal notice, the paper was photographed inside the examination hall and shared on WhatsApp despite routine frisking of candidates. The notice also indicated that the university has opened an inquiry, involving senior faculty and security personnel, to determine how the device entered the venue and to identify the individuals responsible [1][2].
Examination Security Breach
OUHS’s standard protocol for high‑stakes examinations includes a pre‑entry frisking of candidates, verification of identity documents, and a ban on electronic devices inside the hall. On the day of the exam, security staff reported that a handheld device was smuggled past the frisking point and used to capture images of the paper [1]. The university has not disclosed the make or model of the device, but the investigation is focusing on potential lapses in the frisking process and on any collusion among candidates [2].
The WhatsApp groups in which the paper was shared were reportedly formed by a subset of PG students to exchange study material. Members of these groups posted screenshots of the General Surgery questions within minutes of the exam’s commencement, prompting immediate alerts from faculty present at the centre [2][3]. OUHS’s statement noted that the university is cooperating with the state’s Department of Health and Family Welfare and the police to trace the origin of the leak [1].
The WhatsApp groups in which the paper was shared were reportedly formed by a subset of PG students to exchange study material.
Institutional Response
Question Paper of Odisha Medical PG Exam Leaked on WhatsApp During Test
OUHS issued an official circular on July 30, 2026, ordering a temporary suspension of the ongoing examination results until the inquiry is completed. The circular also announced that a re‑examination may be scheduled for the affected batch, pending the outcome of the probe [1][2]. In addition, the university has directed all examination centres to reinforce security measures, including the deployment of metal detectors and the presence of additional invigilators [4].
The incident coincided with the recent passage of the central “Anti‑Paper Leak Bill,” which aims to strengthen penalties for exam fraud and enhance monitoring mechanisms across Indian educational institutions [2]. State officials referenced the legislation while assuring that the current investigation will be conducted under its provisions [2].
For the PG candidates, the leak creates immediate uncertainty regarding the validity of their scores. The possibility of a re‑examination means that students may need to adjust study schedules and could face additional financial costs for travel and accommodation if the make‑up test is held at a different centre [1][3].
Faculty members responsible for grading and curriculum delivery are required to suspend the evaluation of the compromised paper until a final decision is made. The university’s academic council has been convened to discuss alternative assessment strategies and to mitigate disruptions to the academic calendar [4].
The broader academic community in Odisha is reviewing exam security protocols in light of the breach. Several medical colleges have announced internal audits of their own examination procedures, and the state health department has indicated plans to issue revised guidelines for electronic device control during future assessments [2][4].
Key Facts
The possibility of a re‑examination means that students may need to adjust study schedules and could face additional financial costs for travel and accommodation if the make‑up test is held at a different centre [1][3].
What: Question paper for the Odisha Medical PG General Surgery exam was photographed and shared on WhatsApp during the test.
When: July 27, 2026, during the scheduled theory examination.
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