Gujarat Ayurved University Orders Probe into Alleged BAMS Exam Paper Leak
01-Aug-26 06:16:54
The Jamnagar-based Gujarat Ayurved University (GAU) has ordered a high-level inquiry following serious allegations of a question paper leak during the third-year Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) examinations.
The controversy surrounds the Shalya Tantra-I (Surgical Systems-I) paper, conducted on July 20 across nearly 25 affiliated colleges state-wide. Student delegations and faculty alert systems alleged that a list of "important questions" circulating on WhatsApp group chats ahead of the test matched 11 out of the 12 questions in the official examination paper.
How the Incident Unfolded
The irregularity was first flagged by a flying squad official from the Government Ayurved College, Junagadh, while inspecting an examination center in Mansa, Gandhinagar. Upon learning that specific question sets were circulating on social media prior to the test, the official alerted top university administrators.
Following representations submitted by various student organizations—including the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), Youth Congress, and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)—the university administration initiated formal action.
Key details surrounding the probe include:
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Special Inquiry Committee Formed: The university has constituted an internal investigation panel to audit the multi-layered question paper distribution and authentication process.
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Examination Status: Ongoing BAMS examinations across affiliated colleges are proceeding as scheduled, as no irregularities have been reported for other subject papers.
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Strict Regulatory Stance: University officials confirmed that if the inquiry establishes a breach in examination security, formal police complaints (FIRs) and legal prosecution under anti-paper leak laws will be pursued against those responsible.
Maintaining Standards in Medical Education
Ensuring strict examination integrity is critical to safeguarding public health and preserving trust in Ayurvedic medical qualifications. Incidents of paper leaks disrupt academic calendars, strain hardworking students, and risk diluting clinical standards across the healthcare system.
Academic leaders emphasize that transparent testing protocols are essential for upholding the global credibility of Ayurveda education . High administrative and examination standards ensure that graduating Vaidyas possess genuine clinical competency before entering public practice.
The state government and regulatory bodies under the Ministry of Ayush continue to monitor institutional compliance, emphasizing zero tolerance for academic malpractice in medical professional courses.
Stay tuned to our Ayurveda News hub for ongoing updates, official university statements, and investigation results regarding this case.