AKTU cancels BTech Computer Networks exam after paper leak at Noida centre, schedules re-exam on June 5

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, has cancelled the BTech sixth-semester Computer Networks exam for 3rd-year students, following a question paper leak incident. The technical university has rescheduled the engineering exam for paper code BCS603 to June 5. The exam will be held in a single shift from 2 to 5 pm.

According to the official notice, the BTech third-year Computer Science and allied group students, who appeared for the Computer Networks exam, held on May 21, will be able to download their fresh admit cards for the re-exam through the ERP portal from May 27.

The preliminary investigations constituted by the AKTU revealed that the paper leak primarily took place at an examination centre in Noida, and later it was circulated on social media, the notice reads.

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According to media reports, the exam credentials may have been compromised and the question paper was allegedly downloaded using an ID and password before being circulated online.

The university stated that the investigation is still underway and digital records and data related to the incident are being examined to determine the exact sequence of events and identify those responsible, the notice added.

However, AKTU’s decision to conduct a re-exam has triggered reactions among students, many of whom questioned why candidates who had appeared honestly should be required to sit for the examination again.

According to an official statement issued by the students’ group, the paper leak resulted from administrative lapses rather than student actions and they questioned how a single leak could affect the entire examination process if multiple question paper sets and security mechanisms were in place.

“Many candidates travelled between 10 and 30 kilometres in extreme temperatures approaching 45°C to appear for the examination. We had incurred transportation expenses, including taxi and bike taxi charges, and had invested significant time and effort in preparing for and taking the test,” they said.

They have also urged the university to reconsider the decision of making all students re-appear for the re-exam and take strict action against centres and individuals responsible for the leak.