Gujarat Ayurved University orders probe into alleged BAMS exam paper leak

Jamnagar: Gujarat Ayurved University (GAU) has ordered an inquiry into allegations of a paper leak in the Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) examination after student organisations claimed that most of the questions had been circulated on WhatsApp before the test.

The allegations relate to the third professional BAMS Shalya Tantra-I examination held on July 20. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and the Youth Congress have alleged that 11 of the 12 questions in the examination matched those shared in WhatsApp messages before the paper.

NSUI Junagadh district president Mayur Savaliya alleged that the "BAMS paper was leaked" and demanded that the examination be cancelled immediately and legal action be initiated against those responsible. He also warned of protests if action was not taken.

The allegations were formally submitted to the university by NSUI and Youth Congress representatives, prompting the university to initiate a probe.

GAU's In-charge Examination Controller H.P. Zala said the university became aware of the issue after the examination.

"There was Shalya-I paper on July 20. The examination was conducted in the morning and concluded at 12.30 pm. In the evening, I received information that some 'important' questions had allegedly been circulated on mobile phones before the examination."

Zala said the university would investigate the matter after discussions with the Vice-Chancellor.

"We have to first establish whether the allegations are true or false. An investigation committee will be constituted after discussions with the Vice-Chancellor, who is currently away. Once the committee completes its inquiry, further action, including filing a police complaint if required, will be considered."

He added that the university's regulations provide for action against anyone found responsible, regardless of where the alleged breach occurred.

Zala also clarified that examinations at the university's 20 to 25 affiliated colleges would continue as scheduled.