In May, India took an unprecedented move to cancel the results of the medical entrance exam for more than 2 million candidates after allegations of widespread leakage of exam questions.
With the exam being reorganized on June 21, the Indian government will for the first time deploy the Indian Air Force to transport exam questions, officials revealed.
Individuals participating in setting exam questions will be closely monitored, and access to phones and communications will be restricted.
To restore the integrity of the exam, Indian officials have also established a strictly controlled environment around exam question printing facilities, while limiting the communication and movement of staff participating in preparing exam materials.
The Indian Federal Bureau of Investigation - the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - has launched an investigation into the leak of the medical exam questions.
The Prime Minister is personally reviewing the case. We will fix the mistakes that have occurred and ensure that the exam is conducted properly" - Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan shared with the press on June 9.
The deployment of military aircraft reflects the government's seriousness in protecting exam papers after the leak. According to well-informed officials, the Indian Air Force has agreed to provide support under the military's civilian government support charter. This force will mainly use helicopters to transport exam papers to more than 20 locations.
