A significant examination irregularity has emerged in Sikar, Rajasthan, after a video of the mass cheating of students in the PGDCA exam went viral on social media. Students at a centre in Sikar where the incident took place were seen copying from each other and sitting far away from their assigned seats, reports said. After the flying squad did an inspection and canceled the question paper for all candidates in the centre, the university issued a notification.
The incident took place on August 11, 2026, in the first shift of the examination, which was conducted from 11 AM to 2 PM. The examination was held at Vishwabharati Shikshashastri Mahavidyalaya in Sikar. A flying squad from Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University visited the centre and found widespread unfair practices among candidates.
According to the university, the situation was serious enough for the authorities to cancel the ninth question paper of the first shift. Rather than only the individuals involved in cheating being held responsible, the university canceled the paper for all candidates who had appeared at that examination centre.
The decision was made after the flying squad (the university's surveillance team) observed the alleged irregularities. A video of the inspection then went viral and raised questions about the examination centre. The footage shows students sitting very close to each other, and some candidates are exchanging or copying answers from other students' answer sheets.
The second concern of the incident is that examination discipline was not maintained properly in the centre. Candidates were reported to be sitting in groups or away from their designated seats. The system makes it difficult for invigilators to shield students from any communication and may allow students to do so in an unfair manner during examinations.
The allegations also raised questions about examination staff. The number of students doing the same activity has raised questions about whether sufficient supervision was maintained inside the examination hall. But any alleged negligence or intentional failures to act would need to be established in an official inquiry.
In its order, the university said there was a mass cheating case in the ninth question paper during the first shift at the Sikar examination centre. Consequently, the examination for that question paper was cancelled with immediate effect for all candidates appearing at the centre. That will mean that students who may not have participated in any alleged malpractice will also be affected by the cancellation.
This move is particularly significant since in most cases examination authorities face two competing concerns in those situations, which are to take strict action against unfair behaviour and to see that those students who comply with the rules are not unfairly punished. Cancelling an entire paper can disrupt the academic schedule of candidates, but authorities may consider it necessary when the validity of the examination centre is questioned.
The Sikar incident comes at a time of other examination-related irregularities in Rajasthan. In late June, Jaipur Police reported cheating and other malpractice in a diploma examination for paramedical courses in the state. Four people were arrested in connection with the alleged illegal activity, including the operator of a PG college, who was also arrested during the investigation.
When cheating in competitive, professional, and university examinations has been reported again and again, examination security and the effectiveness of monitoring systems are increasingly concerning.
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संस्कृत विश्वविद्यालय ने PGDCA परीक्षा की निरस्त।
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Educational institutions are more and more likely to use flying squads, CCTV surveillance, seating arrangements, and strict invigilation to keep candidates from approaching unauthorised assistance. But incidents like Sikar prove that such measures are needed when it comes to effective enforcement of them.
The next step for students affected by the cancellation will be the university’s decision on the rescheduled examination. Candidates are advised to consult the official communications from Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University for information on a new date for the examination, revised instructions, and any other arrangements.
The incident is also an example that examination malpractice can have broader implications for the students. If the examination centre finds out that there is widespread cheating, it may have to cancel or reschedule examinations, and the students in the centre will have to work in the centre. The Sikar case is likely to be closely watched by authorities to see whether further action needs to be taken against students or invigilators in the examination centre if there is mass cheating.
