Opinion | Nepal’s exam leak is about much more than one WhatsApp group
Summary
Nepal's higher education system faces a crisis as a leaked Master of Business Studies exam paper circulates on WhatsApp, sparking calls for reform and swift legal action to restore academic integrity.
Key Points
- A Master of Business Studies exam paper at Tribhuvan University was leaked on WhatsApp minutes after the exam began.
- Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel ordered a rapid police investigation leading to arrests within 24 hours.
- The leak highlights longstanding systemic issues in Nepal's education system, including commercialisation and political patronage.
- Calls are made for stronger digital security measures in exam halls and addressing structural flaws behind recurring leaks.
