No Cheating, No Data Manipulation in JEE Advanced 2026, Says IIT Roorkee
IIT Roorkee dismissed social media claims of cheating or data manipulation in JEE Advanced 2026, confirming unofficial lists circulating online do not match official records. The institute stated only two candidates among the top 10,000 showed significant score differences between Paper 1 and Paper 2, emphasizing no evidence of malpractice was found.
IIT Roorkee has rejected viral social media claims suggesting cheating or data manipulation in the JEE Advanced 2026 examination. The institute clarified that unofficial lists showing candidate ranks, total marks, and score discrepancies between Paper 1 and Paper 2 are inaccurate and do not align with official records. The concerns arose after candidates and parents shared unverified data online, prompting IIT Roorkee to investigate. The institute confirmed that only two candidates among the top 10,000 rank holders exhibited large score differences between the two papers, a variation described as common and analyzed annually. A thorough review of examination records found no evidence of cheating, malpractice, or data manipulation. IIT Roorkee emphasized that performance differences between papers are expected and do not indicate wrongdoing. The clarification follows the recent declaration of JEE Advanced 2026 results and ongoing online discussions. The institute urged candidates and parents to rely only on official information, reassuring them that the examination process remains secure and fair.
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