Fresh controversy has erupted over the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) after several candidates alleged that the Sociology question paper was leaked before the examination. Students claim that a 100-page handwritten PDF, allegedly prepared by National Testing Agency (NTA) subject experts, was circulated ahead of the exam, with nearly 90 questions and answer options matching the actual paper.
Candidates have also flagged multiple spelling and grammatical errors, poor Hindi translations and questions they say were outside the prescribed syllabus. Several aspirants have taken to social media, demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities and greater transparency from the NTA.
The issue gained political attention after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that the paper had been leaked and claimed it was sold for up to ₹2.25 lakh in some states. He urged the Centre to investigate the allegations, accusing the government of failing to curb recurring examination irregularities.
The NTA has not yet issued an official response to the paper leak allegations. The controversy comes amid heightened scrutiny of the testing agency following recent complaints over errors in national-level entrance examinations
