Kuvempu University files police complaint over tampered exam results
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Kuvempu University has filed a police complaint after a staff member allegedly tampered with digital examination records to change a failed student's grades.
The Hindu — KarnatakaThe brief
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- A temporary staff member at Kuvempu University allegedly misused a digital signature certificate to alter examination results in the university management system.
- The employee reportedly changed a student's failing grades to passing marks in exchange for money.
- Authorities discovered the discrepancy following a tip from a faculty member.
- The university has dismissed the staff member and is investigating potential broader fraud.
What to watch next
- Results of the university's comprehensive internal investigation into other potential grade alterations.
- Progress of the criminal investigation led by the Bhadravati Rural Police.
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R. Thimmarayappa
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“The temporary staff member has been removed from duty and replaced by a permanent employee of the university. We are verifying whether the accused was involved in tampering with the results of any other student. The university is contemplating a comprehensive investigation into the issue.”
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…make corrections to data of students on the UUCMS portal. According to Prof. Thimmarayappa, the accused used this one-day password to alter marks of students without his knowledge. Prof. Thimmarayappa told The Hindu, “ The temporary staff member has been removed from duty and replaced by a permanent employee of the university. We are verifying whether the accused was involved in tampering with the results of any other student. The university is contemplating a comprehensive investigation into the issue. ” The police have booked Anusha and Varshith N., the student whose results were altered, for criminal breach of trust, cheating, and forgery, among other offences. Published - September 25, 2026 03:19 pm IST…
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NamedIndia · Karnataka · Kuvempu University · PES Institute of Advanced Management Studies · Anusha · Bhadravati Rural Police · N. Hemanth · R. Thimmarayappa · Varshith N.
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