The Indian government has ordered tens of thousands of medical students to retake a critical entrance examination after a widespread leak compromised the original test. The resit, held under extraordinary security measures, affects applicants to prestigious institutions including those in the United Kingdom. The scandal has raised serious questions about institutional integrity and the capacity of India's testing infrastructure to withstand sophisticated cheating networks.
The National Testing Agency, responsible for the examination, has moved to tighten protocols with biometric verification, live video surveillance, and multiple question paper sets. The crisis threatens to delay admissions for the current academic year and has prompted calls for a comprehensive review of the examination system.