SGPGI Cancels Nursing Recruitment Exam, Seeks STF Probe into Irregularities
The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow cancelled the second phase of its recruitment exam for Nursing Officer and Hospital Attendant posts after alleged irregularities affected about 8,500 candidates. Complaints included candidates being allowed entry without biometric verification at three centres, alongside technical issues. The institute has requested the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force to investigate and plans to conduct a re-examination within a month, warning of consequences for those responsible.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (38/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 2 Nov, 02:27 am. Other outlets followed.