Odisha ANM Exam Question Paper Leak: What Happened Just Hours Before the Test?

In a troubling incident in Odisha, the Congress party has alleged that the question paper for the Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) exam was leaked just three hours before the test. MLA CS Raazen Ekka raised this issue in the Assembly, claiming the leak occurred in Malkangiri and Bolangir districts. This revelation has ignited widespread anger among students and parents, who are demanding accountability from the authorities. The situation raises serious questions about the integrity of the examination process in the state.

By Ambika Singh Dec 5, 2025, 15:47 IST

Allegations of Question 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.

During a discussion on unemployment in the Assembly, party MLA CS Raazen Ekka brought this issue to light, stating, "We have received information that the question paper for the ANM written examination was leaked at 11 am, just ahead of the 2 pm test."

Ekka pointed out that the leak reportedly occurred in the Malkangiri and Bolangir districts, where second-year students were preparing to take the exam.

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