Key Facts
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) has taken strict action against 18 undergraduate students found guilty of cheating in the March 2026 examinations. The university's Examination Discipline Committee, after hearings on July 6 and 7, 2026, cancelled the papers of these students in the subjects where malpractice was detected. Two other students were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Details of the Action
The university received a total of 51 cases of unfair means (UMC) during this exam session. Out of these, 20 cases were decided in the recent hearings. The committee examined center reports, seized materials, and explanations from the students before concluding. The action was taken under the Himachal Pradesh University Ordinance, 1973.
Colleges and Subjects Affected
- Government College Panwata Sahib: Papers cancelled in Hindi, English, Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Geography, Chemistry, and BCA.
- Government College Chamba: Physical Education paper cancelled.
- Government Sanskrit College Dangar: Shastri-E-6 papers of two students cancelled.
- MCM DAV College Kangra: History paper cancelled.
- Government College Una: Mathematics paper of one student cancelled.
- SVCG Ghumarwin: M.Com paper of one student cancelled.
Impact on Students
Students whose papers have been cancelled will be considered failed in those subjects. To complete their degree, they must pass the subject through supplementary exams and fulfill clearance procedures. Only after re-passing will their result be regularized.
What Readers Should Know
Out of 51 UMC cases, 31 are still pending. Their hearings have been completed, and the university will issue further orders based on committee recommendations. The disciplinary committee ensured that each case was judged on its merits, as seen in the acquittal of two students from Government College Amb and Government College Panwata Sahib due to insufficient evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students were penalized by HPU for cheating?
HPU cancelled the papers of 18 undergraduate students for cheating in the March 2026 exams.
What happens to students whose papers are cancelled?
They are considered failed in that subject and must pass it through supplementary exams to complete their degree.
Which colleges were involved in the cheating cases?
Colleges include Government College Panwata Sahib, Government College Chamba, Government Sanskrit College Dangar, MCM DAV College Kangra, Government College Una, and SVCG Ghumarwin.