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In the past, the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) and other examinations in the state have faced multiple controversies and irregularities. Several incidents, including repeated question paper leaks, have come to light over the years. However, despite these serious breaches, there was neither a large-scale investigation nor any move to involve the state's top investigative agency, the Crime Branch.

Notable incidents include the 2016 OTET examination irregularities, the 2018 Matriculation question paper leak, the 2019 OTET question paper leak, and yet another OTET question paper leak in 2022, which eventually led to the canc...