Chhattisgarh University Cancels Exam Following Question Paper Leak Allegations
Indira Gandhi Agricultural University in Raipur cancelled a second-year undergraduate entomology exam after allegations of a question paper leak surfaced on social media before the test began. Approximately 1,500 students across affiliated colleges had appeared for the exam before its cancellation. University officials stated that about 70% of the leaked document's content matched the actual paper, prompting protests and a police complaint. Both student groups and university authorities are involved in ongoing investigations to determine the leak's source.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 24%, Centre 76%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 62/100.
Outlets measured: indianexpress, thehindu. 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 (35–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 20 Aug, 04:36 pm. Other outlets followed.