Nepal Police Tribhuvan University MBS Question Paper Leak Education Act 2028 CIB Bhaktapur Kailali

Nepal Police Arrest Suspect in Tribhuvan University MBS Question Paper Leak Probe

Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the MBS first-semester question paper leak at Tribhuvan University, intensifying scrutiny of exam security and digital sharing on social media.

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Nepal Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the leak of Tribhuvan University’s Master of Business Studies (MBS) first-semester question paper, turning a campus exam breach into a full-scale legal probe.

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has identified the arrested suspect as Sandeep Singh, who is originally from Ghodaghodi Municipality in Kailali and currently living in Bhaktapur. Authorities say the case is tied to the circulation of the exam paper during the management faculty’s first-semester tests.

What happened

According to police and university sources, the MBS question paper for the subject Organizational Behavior was shared on social media shortly after the exam began on July 24. Police say the paper was also posted in a WhatsApp group called MBS First Sem Section C within minutes of the start of the test.

The CIB has confirmed that further investigation is underway, and legal action has been initiated under the Education Act 2028.

Why the leak matters

The incident has raised serious concerns over the credibility of the examination system at Tribhuvan University, one of Nepal’s largest public universities. TU’s Office of the Dean, Faculty of Management has already formed a probe committee to examine how the paper surfaced online before the exam was completed.

University officials say the investigation will be handled in a fair and transparent manner, with action to follow based on the committee’s findings.

Government response

Education officials have also signaled that the leak will not be treated lightly. The education minister has said those involved in making the paper public will face legal consequences, while the ministry continues to monitor the case closely.

The episode highlights a growing challenge for universities: protecting exam integrity in an era where messaging apps and social platforms can spread sensitive content instantly.

What happens next

Police are continuing their inquiry into how the paper was obtained, who else may have been involved, and whether the leak was part of a wider network. TU’s committee is expected to submit its findings soon, which could shape both disciplinary and legal action.

For students and administrators alike, the case has become a sharp reminder that exam security is no longer just an administrative issue. It is now a digital one too.