The Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), a Madhya Pradesh government engineering university, canceled its fourth-semester computer exams for the school of biotechnology after examination papers were stolen on July 3, 2026.A first information report (FIR) was filed at Gandhinagar police station following the theft.

The administration discovered the breach in the morning when someone entered through a window and stole sealed envelopes containing confidential question papers.Postgraduate students arrived for their exams at 11 am but were informed of the postponement.

Vice chancellor Alok Sharma confirmed the cancellation and ordered an investigation, directing Archana Tiwari, director of the school of biotechnology, and the PG exam controller to submit written explanations within three days.The notice emphasized grave concerns about confidentiality and security arrangements, raising doubts about university management.Student unions like NSUI and ABVP demanded strict action against officials and called for protests.Opposition leader Umang Singhar criticized the BJP government, linking the incident to systemic negligence affecting students' futures.The incident highlights vulnerabilities in exam security protocols and has sparked debates on administrative accountability.