The Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU) in Dehradun has cancelled the even-semester examinations for two engineering subjects following a high-level inquiry confirming that question papers were leaked prior to the tests. To uphold academic transparency, the university administration has ordered fresh re-examinations for all affected students, scheduled to take place in the third week of August 2026.At a GlanceAffected Subjects: Examinations for Machine Learning for Internet of Things (IOTT004) and Electromagnetic Field Theory (ECT043) stand officially cancelled.Re-Exam Timeline: Fresh tests for both subjects will be conducted in the third week of August 2026 across designated examination centers.Culprit Debarred: External paper setter Ashish Kumar Gupta, an Assistant Professor at Shivalik College of Engineering, has been barred from university exam duties for 7 years.Widespread Impact: The cancellation directly affects thousands of engineering students enrolled across 12 affiliated institutes.Also Read :- Narendra Modi on NEET Paper Leak: PM Modi Breaks Silence, CJP Renews DemandUTU Paper Leak Case: Key Summary & DetailsAn internal inquiry revealed that the external question paper setter allegedly distributed the question sets to students on an internal portal and via WhatsApp ahead of the scheduled examination hours.Below is an overview of the key details regarding the paper leak and university action:ParameterDetailsUniversity NameVeer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU)Affected Academic SessionEven-Semester Examinations (2025–26)Cancelled Subject 1Machine Learning for Internet of Things (Code: IOTT004)Cancelled Subject 2Electromagnetic Field Theory (Code: ECT043)Accused FacultyAshish Kumar Gupta (Assistant Professor, Shivalik College of Engineering)Punishment / Penalty7-Year Ban from all university examination activitiesInstitutions Impacted12 Affiliated Engineering CollegesRe-Test Window3rd Week of August 2026Official Portaluktech.ac.inInquiry Findings & Action Against FacultyThe breach first came to light following a formal complaint regarding the Machine Learning for Internet of Things examination. Acting on the directions of the Vice-Chancellor, a high-level university committee conducted an investigation alongside an in-house inquiry by Shivalik College of Engineering.The inquiry report confirmed that Ashish Kumar Gupta uploaded the exam questions to an internal institute portal and shared them through instant messaging groups prior to the test. Due to strong indications that the Electromagnetic Field Theory paper prepared by the same instructor was also compromised, the university cancelled both papers immediately to protect the credibility of the evaluation process.In addition to debarring the accused faculty member for seven years, the university issued a severe stern warning to Shivalik College of Engineering for inadequate institutional oversight.Instructions for Affected Students & How to Check Re-Exam Date SheetThe university administration has advised directors and principals of all 12 affiliated colleges to immediately alert enrolled students and upload the official cancellation notice on their respective portals.Step 1: Monitor Official University UpdatesVisit the official portal of the university at uktech.ac.in.Navigate to the "Examination / Latest Notices" tab on the homepage.Look for the notification titled "Revised Date Sheet for Even-Semester Re-Examinations (August 2026)".Step 2: Confirm Examination Center & Admit CardCheck with your college administration to verify whether your designated examination center remains the same.Download your revised admit card or hall ticket if instructed by the Controller of Examinations (CoE) office.Ensure adequate preparation time prior to the commencement of exams in the third week of August 2026.Also Read :- Uttarakhand Launches Phase 2 of Single Women Self-Employment Scheme, Transfers ₹2.76 Crore via DBT
