Bhubaneswar: The Director of Medical Education and Training (DMET) in Odisha on Friday postponed Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) examination, which was scheduled to begin at 2 pm, amid question paper leak allegations.
“Due to unavoidable circumstances, the Annual Examination for the ANM course (2nd Year ANM Paper-V- Midwifery), which was scheduled to be held on 05.12.2025 (2 PM – 5 P M) is hereby postponed until further order. It is for kind notice of all students,” the
official notification read.
Earlier in the day, Congress MLA CS Raazen Ekka drew the attention of the Assembly to the alleged paper leak through a point of order when the House was discussing the unemployment issue. He alleged that the question paper for the exam was leaked three hours before the test. “It has come to our notice that the question paper for the written examination of the ANM examination was leaked at 11 am ahead of the 2 pm written test,” Ekka informed the House.
The legislator further stated that the alleged leak surfaced in Malkangiri and Balangir districts, where second-year students were set to appear for the exam.
The allegation sparked outrage among examinees and their families, who demanded immediate action, accountability, and a thorough probe into the alleged breach.