2023 UPSC Same Roll Scandal

2023 UPSC Same Roll Scandal is a series of two fraud incidents relating to the 2023 Civil Services Examination where the candidates with same name claimed to possess the roll number and rank.

Tushar Kumar

Two persons named Tushar Kumar, one from Rewari, Haryana and another from Bhagalpur, Bihar claimed to have secured 44th rank in the UPSC Civil Services examination held on 2022.

Two Admit Cards, One Roll Number

Photographic evidence emerged showing the existence of two admit cards with the roll number 1521306, both under the name Tushar Kumar. While the roll number matched, the other of the details on the admit cards were different.

The Elusive Tushar Kumar of Rewari

One of the claimants, Tushar Kumar from Rewari, Haryana, became unreachable after the results were announced. He traveled to Delhi to address the matter of the 44th rank but had not returned home. Concerns grew as his phone remained switched off, and his family became increasingly worried about his whereabouts. His brother, Rahul Saini, has traveled to Delhi to locate him and seek answers to the unfolding situation.

Complaints and Seeking Clarity

In the midst of the controversy, Tushar Kumar from Bihar filed a complaint with the Kaimur district Superintendent of Police, accusing Tushar Kumar from Rewari of misleading claims supported by fabricated documents. This Tushar Kumar called on the UPSC provide clarity on the matter to resolve the conflicting claims and establish accountability.

UPSC's Statement

In response to the controversy, the UPSC issued a statement, defending the integrity of their examination system. The statement clarified that Tushar Kumar from Rewari, Haryana, with roll number 2208860, had failed the UPSC prelims examination, having scored below the minimum requirement, with negative marks in General Studies Paper I, preventing him from proceeding to further stages of the examination.

On the other hand, Tushar Kumar from Bihar, with roll number 1521306, secured the 44th rank and was confirmed as a genuine candidate recommended by the UPSC.

The UPSC noted that Tushar Kumar from Rewari had "acted in contravention of the provisions of the Rules of the Civil Services Examination, 2022 notified by the Government of India (Department of Personnel & Training)." The statement emphasized the robustness and fool-proof nature of the UPSC system, stating that such errors were not possible.

Ayesha Makrani and Ayesha Fatima

In Madhya Pradesh, involving two candidates named Ayesha, both secured the 184th rank under the same roll number. The validity of their claims has come under scrutiny, leading to an ongoing investigation to determine the rightful owner of the rank. While the investigation continues, both Ayeshas expressed jubilation, adding an intriguing twist to the UPSC results.

Unveiling the Anomalies

Upon closer examination, several discrepancies were discovered in relation to the two Ayeshas. A comparison of their admit cards revealed distinct differences. Ayesha Fatima's admit card displayed a watermark of the UPSC, whereas Ayesha Makrani's appeared to be a plain printout on regular paper. Furthermore, Ayesha Fatima's admit card featured a QR code that matched the information written on the card, while Ayesha Makrani's admit card lacked a QR code altogether.

Fraud Allegations and Uncertainty

During the investigation, another anomaly came to light concerning the dates of the personality tests mentioned on the admit cards. Ayesha Makrani's admit card indicated that the personality test took place on April 25, described as a Thursday. However, Ayesha Fatima's admit card listed the same date as a Tuesday, which corresponds to the actual calendar day. Ayesha Makrani produced an email from UPSC explaining that her name was changed to Ayesha Fatima (Ayesha Makrani) due to similarities in names. However, Ayesha Makrani alleges that fraud has been committed against her.

Confidence and Celebrations in Dewas

Meanwhile, Ayesha Fatima from Dewas exudes confidence in her achievement, bringing immense pride and happiness to her family and city. She had studied at Vindhyachal School in Dewas until the 11th grade and completed the 12th grade at Model Public School. Her father, Naziruddin Sheikh, is a government teacher, and her mother serves as a school director.

Ayesha, the second daughter in her family, excelled in competitive exams like JEE, becoming an electrical engineer after graduating from SGSITS College, Indore in 2015. Despite her engineering accomplishments, Ayesha felt a calling to contribute to society and embarked on her UPSC journey in 2019. After facing initial setbacks, she finally achieved long-awaited success. Ayesha is now set to become an IPS officer, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Mystery Resolved

After the controversy surrounding the two Ayeshas, the UPSC released a statement clarifying the situation. According to the statement, Aysha Makrani, claiming recommendation by UPSC, has been found guilty of document forgery. Her actual roll number is 7805064. She failed to meet the minimum score requirements in the UPSC prelims, scoring 22.22 and 21.09 marks in General Studies Papers I and II, respectively, while the cut-off for Paper I was 88.22.

In contrast, Ayasha Fatima, with roll number 7811744, successfully secured the 184th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2022.

See also

• Union Public Service Commission
• Civil Services Examination

References

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