Multiple Exam Paper Leaks Lead to Postponements and Investigations Across India
India has faced over 90 examination paper leaks and irregularities in the past two decades, including multiple NEET UG leaks in recent years. The NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled after a leak affecting more than 22 lakh candidates. Other exams like Maharashtra's TET and UP Police recruitment have also been postponed or cancelled due to leaks. Authorities, including state governments and central agencies, have launched investigations and called for strict action, while concerns about exam security and accountability persist.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (36/100). Lens Score 65/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, timesnow, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 22 Jul, 12:21 pm. Other outlets followed.