Controversy Erupts in Odisha Over Alleged ANM Exam Paper Leak

In a shocking turn of events, the Congress party in Odisha has alleged that the question paper for the Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) examination was leaked just three hours before the test. MLA CS Raazen Ekka raised the issue in the Assembly, claiming the leak occurred in Malkangiri and Bolangir districts. This revelation has led to widespread anger among students and parents, who are demanding accountability from the authorities. The situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding examination integrity in the state.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 5, 2025, 15:47 IST

Allegations of Exam Paper Leak in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Congress party in Odisha raised serious concerns on Friday, claiming that the question paper for the Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) exam was compromised just three hours prior to the scheduled test.

This assertion was made by MLA CS Raazen Ekka during a point of order in the Assembly, where discussions were ongoing about the rising unemployment rates.

Ekka stated, "We have received information that the ANM exam question paper was leaked at 11 am, just ahead of the 2 pm written examination."

The alleged leak reportedly occurred in the districts of Malkangiri and Bolangir, where second-year students were preparing to take the exam.

The revelation has sparked significant outrage among both candidates and their families, who are now calling for stringent measures and accountability from the relevant authorities.