– UPSC cancelled Puja Khedkar’s provisional candidature for CSE-2022 and permanently debarred her from future exams
– Khedkar was accused of misusing power and privileges, fraudulently availing attempts beyond limit, and faking her identity
– UPSC found Khedkar guilty of violating CSE-2022 rules
– UPSC examined more than 15,000 recommended candidates and found no other case of rule violation except for Khedkar
– UPSC is strengthening SOP to prevent similar cases in the future
– Khedkar failed to submit explanation within prescribed time,resulting in cancellation of candidature