India, July 2 -- A six-member fact-finding committee constituted by the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) to probe alleged malpractices during the examination at Parvatibai Genba Moze College of Engineering, Wagholi in the first week of June has pointed to serious lapses in protocol.

The panel, headed by Devidas Waydande, submitted its report on June 10, recommending strict disciplinary action and sweeping reforms in question paper delivery and exam security processes. SPPU perused the report and ordered action on Tuesday.

The committee found that those entrusted with critical responsibilities of holding exam-including the dispatch and receipt of question papers-failed to follow standard procedures, leading to errors, and potentia...