India, May 30 -- As the controversy over the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak and digital "guess paper" racket continues to dominate headlines, questions are once again being raised about the credibility of India's examination system. Amid criticism of the National Testing Agency (NTA), many candidates are asking an important question: Has the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) ever faced a paper leak?

The answer is yes-but only once in recent history. In 1991, the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination was cancelled after reports of a question paper leak emerged. Authorities later traced the breach to a printing press in Ranchi, and the examination had to be conducted again. More than three decades later, that incident remains o...