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IGIMS MBBS exam probe delayed; panel seeks extension amid question paper leak allegations
An internal fact-finding committee investigating irregularities in IGIMS MBBS examinations missed its April 14 deadline and sought more time, with findings expected by week’s end. A parallel committee was formed on April 10 to review media reports, following a March 11 anonymous complaint alleging a racket involving outsourced staff and possible answer-sheet manipulation affecting students from the 2021 batch. The probe follows the resignation of the dean (examinations) in mid-March and a media-spokesperson reorganization on April 15.
Why It Matters
The findings could influence examination integrity and oversight at IGIMS, potentially triggering disciplinary actions and reforms in exam administration.
Timeline
6 Events
April 21, 2026 – Panel seeks extension; findings expected by week’s end
April 21, 2026
Officials said the original panel has sought additional time and is now expected to present its findings by the end of the week.
April 15, 2026 – Spokesperson appointed; media interaction restricted
April 15, 2026
IGIMS director Dr Bindey Kumar issued an office order appointing Dr Bibhuti P Sinha as the institute’s sole official spokesperson, with other officials barred from interacting with the media.
April 14, 2026 – Original probe deadline missed
April 14, 2026
The four-member internal fact-finding committee investigating irregularities in IGIMS MBBS examinations missed its April 14 deadline and has not yet submitted its report.
April 10, 2026 – Parallel three-member committee formed
April 10, 2026
IGIMS constituted a separate three-member committee to examine media reports following the allegations. The panel was headed by Dr Sanjay Kumar and included Dr Gyan Bhaskar and Dr Avanish Kumar, formed without disbanding the original inquiry panel.
March 15, 2026 – Dean (Examinations) resigns
March 15, 2026
Dr Prakash Kumar Dubey resigned as dean (examinations) just six weeks after taking office on February 1, having flagged concerns about irregularities to the institute’s leadership prior to stepping down.
March 11, 2026 – Anonymous complaint triggers investigation
March 11, 2026
An anonymous complaint was sent to IGIMS officials and MARB alleging a racket involving an outsourced non-academic staff member and others who allegedly facilitated answer-sheet manipulation for money. The complaint claimed some students (around 40–50 from the 2021 batch) were allowed to alter answer sheets after examinations, with such malpractices alleged to have continued for several years.