UPSC Prelims Paper Leak? NSUI Alleges 82 Questions Matched Coaching Material | Education and Career News
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NSUI has claimed that as many as 82 out of 100 questions in the UPSC Prelims 2026 bore a close resemblance to study material prepared by coaching institute Anantam IAS.
UPSC prelims result was issued on June 15. (File Photo)
The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has alleged irregularities in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, raising concerns over a possible paper leak. The student wing of the Congress has sought an immediate clarification from the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and demanded an impartial probe into the matter.
NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar has alleged that as many as 82 out of 100 questions in the UPSC Prelims 2026 closely resembled study material prepared by coaching institute Anantam IAS. He claims that several questions appeared to replicate not only the content but also the wording and structure of the notes.
Jakhar further alleged that the study material was modified after the examination, with dates linked to the content also being altered. He said these developments have raised suspicions of possible collusion between coaching institutes and the examination process.
Calling the issue serious, the NSUI said it will write to the UPSC seeking a detailed explanation. The organisation has urged the Commission to conduct a transparent inquiry and issue a clarification to address concerns among aspirants.
“The trust of millions of young people in the country rests on prestigious exams like the UPSC, but today that very trust is under scrutiny. If 82 out of 100 questions come from the content of just one coaching institute, this is not mere coincidence but a matter warranting serious investigation. The youth want to know whether any injustice is being done alongside their years of hard work,” NSUI posted on X.
देश के लाखों युवाओं का विश्वास UPSC जैसी प्रतिष्ठित परीक्षा पर टिका हुआ है, लेकिन आज वही विश्वास सवालों के घेरे में है।यदि किसी एक कोचिंग संस्थान के कंटेंट से 100 में से 82 प्रश्न आते हैं, तो यह मात्र एक संयोग नहीं बल्कि गंभीर जांच का विषय है। युवा जानना चाहते हैं कि उनकी… pic.twitter.com/crWh5qelmh— NSUI (@nsui) June 15, 2026
The UPSC has not issued any official response to the allegations so far.
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