Student Protests in Ranchi Enter 12th Day

7 UPDATES · 6 DAYS · 2 AUG 2026 — 8 AUG 2026

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Latest · 8 Aug 2026

A Jharkhand student delegation met with government representatives to address allegations of irregularities in competitive exams, following 15 days of protests.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the fifth day of student protests in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination and other recruitment tests, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the protests. It excludes other actions by the students, parties involved, or in the region unless they are direct developments of the specific protests over the examination irregularities.

The full story, from the beginning

2Aug

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Students Protest Fifth Day Over Alleged Exam Irregularities, Demand CBI Probe

5Aug

NDTV

Student protests in Ranchi demanding exam cancellation and review of recruitment processes entered their 12th day.

NDTV

Following protests over alleged Jharkhand PSC exam paper leaks, Hemant Soren promised to consider protesters' demands for a CBI or independent investigation.

6Aug

NDTV

Students in Ranchi are protesting the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Exam due to alleged irregularities and paper leaks.

7Aug

BBC

Protesters in Ranchi, Jharkhand, are demanding a system overhaul after allegations of leaked answer sheets and manipulated results in the April civil service exam.

8Aug

The Hindu

After 15 days of protests, the Jharkhand government met with a delegation from the JLKM, but talks failed to resolve demands for a CBI inquiry and exam cancellation.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

A Jharkhand student delegation met with government representatives to address allegations of irregularities in competitive exams, following 15 days of protests.

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