05-05-2025
Kannur University question paper leak: college loses affiliation
Kannur University has reportedly decided to temporarily cancel the affiliation of Greenwoods Arts and Science College, Palakunnu, Kasaragod, against the backdrop of an alleged question paper leak involving the Principal-in-charge. The decision was taken at a Syndicate meeting held on Monday (May 5).
The action follows the leak of the final semester BCA examination paper, which was reportedly shared via WhatsApp with nine students by Principal-in-charge P. Ajeesh an hour before the exam. The Syndicate also imposed a fine on him and ordered a re-examination of all affected papers.
The Syndicate accepted the report submitted by its sub-committee, which confirmed the malpractice. Ajeesh was suspended by the college, and the university has also lodged a police complaint against him.
The malpractice allegedly came to light during a surprise inspection by a university squad on April 2, the final day of the BCA exams. The subsequent probe confirmed the involvement of teaching staff in the leak.
The University's Vice-Chancellor has approved the Syndicate's recommendations, reaffirming a zero-tolerance policy towards academic misconduct.
