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Data Breach at IIT Roorkee: JEE Advanced Candidates' Information Exposed

A significant data breach has been reported at IIT Roorkee, affecting thousands of JEE Advanced candidates. A cybersecurity researcher revealed that personal data was exposed online due to a cloud storage misconfiguration. In response, IIT Roorkee has acknowledged the issue and assured that the data was in 'read-only' mode, preventing any alterations. This incident raises concerns about the security of students' admit cards and results, prompting the institute to commend the researcher for their timely alert. Read on to learn more about the implications of this breach and the steps being taken to rectify the situation.
By Ambika Singh Jun 5, 2026, 14:59 IST
Data Breach at IIT Roorkee: JEE Advanced Candidates' Information Exposed

Significant Data Leak at IIT Roorkee



A serious issue has emerged concerning IIT Roorkee, the institution overseeing the JEE Advanced examination. A cybersecurity expert has reported that the personal information of thousands of JEE Advanced candidates was exposed online due to a misconfiguration in their cloud storage system. Following the viral spread of this claim on social media, IIT Roorkee promptly acknowledged the error on the platform X, stating, "We appreciate you highlighting the cloud storage configuration problem. We are addressing this issue as a top priority."


Concerns Over Data Security

This incident raises concerns regarding the safety of students' admit cards and examination results.


Are your scores and ranks protected?


IIT Roorkee has sought to reassure students and their families by clarifying an important point. The institute confirmed that all data in the compromised cloud storage was set to 'read-only' mode. This means that while the data was accessible to outsiders, it could not be modified or tampered with in any manner. Additionally, the institute praised researcher Rayal Anil for promptly reporting this vulnerability.


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