BAMS exam paper leak alleged at Gujarat Ayurved University, probe ordered
Jamnagar: Amid the NEET UG 2026 paper leak row, another allegation of an examination paper leak has surfaced, this time involving the third-year BAMS examination conducted by Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
As per media reports, the third-year Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) surgery examination was scheduled to be held on July 20. However, a day before the examination, 11 out of the 12 questions were allegedly circulated on social media as "important questions."
Just before the examination, a WhatsApp message titled "Important Topics" was widely circulated among students. The message listed several topics and carried a note saying, "Keep this to yourself, don't forward it."
Dainik Bhaskar reported that the matter came to light after a professor at Junagadh Ayurvedic College and a member of the university's squad was informed about the viral message on the afternoon of the examination day. He immediately brought the issue to the notice of the university's Controller of Examinations.
A preliminary inquiry reportedly found that 11 of the 12 questions mentioned in the WhatsApp message matched the questions that appeared in the actual Surgery-I examination.
The alleged incident led to a protest organised by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and the Youth Congress on the Jamnagar Ayurvedic University campus, demanding accountability in the alleged paper leak case.
Criticising the Vice-Chancellor, student leaders raised slogans such as, "If money is the problem, we will provide it," and “If you only want to remain silent, vacate the chair.”
The student organisations have submitted a memorandum to the university's Vice-Chancellor and Controller of Examinations demanding immediate action and warning that if their demands are not met, they will intensify their protest and launch a statewide agitation in the coming days.
Response from University
In response to the allegations, the Jamnagar-based Gujarat Ayurved University (GAU) on Monday said it has ordered an inquiry after a representation was submitted by student organisations.
Speaking on the issue, GAU’s In-charge Examination Controller HP Zala told PTI, "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 told reporters that GAU swung into action after receiving the representation and would investigate the matter following 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," Zala said.
He said the university’s regulations provide for action against anyone found responsible, irrespective of the level at which any breach may have occurred.
"The ongoing examinations across 20 to 25 affiliated colleges would continue as scheduled. No complaints have been received regarding any other paper," Zala informed.
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