Exam Mix‑Up: Commerce Student Gets Arts Paper in Malkangiri

Malkangiri, April 27: A bizarre incident unfolded at Malkangiri College when a commerce student was mistakenly handed an arts question paper during examinations.

The error occurred during distribution by the invigilator, sparking confusion among students.

The student quickly alerted officials, and the paper was replaced.

To ensure fairness, he was granted extra time to complete the exam.

The mix‑up caused brief tension among examinees, who feared similar mistakes.

Education activists criticised the lapse, citing poor supervision and a lack of accountability.

They demanded stricter checks to prevent such errors in future examinations.

The college principal confirmed that an internal inquiry will be conducted to identify responsibility.

Authorities assured corrective measures to uphold examination integrity and restore student confidence.