India is taking unusual security measures for national student examinations after cheating and paper-leak scandals trigger widespread protests and political pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. According to reports, authorities move to rebuild confidence in the exam process after allegations of large-scale leaking of question papers. Last month, the government cancels the results of the medical entrance exam for more than 2 million students, following claims that papers were leaked before the test.
For the scheduled retest on June 21, the government plans to deploy the Indian Air Force to help ensure that examination materials are secured and transported under tighter safeguards. The step is described as part of broader efforts to address security and integrity concerns raised during the previous exam cycle. The measures are framed as a response to public anger among students and young people, who protest the perceived lack of fairness and transparency in the admissions testing system. The overall approach aims to prevent further tampering and reassure candidates that the upcoming exams are conducted under stricter controls.
