Exam Confusion Sparks ProtestThe incident unfolded shortly after the written examination began at 9.30 am at the Tikota centre. During the examination, several aspirants noticed that the serial numbers printed on their OMR sheets differed from those on the question papers. KEA later clarified that there is no requirement for the serial numbers on question papers and OMR sheets to match. Instead, candidates are only required to correctly enter the Question Paper Series Code, Version Code and Registration Number on their OMR sheets. While authorities have clarified that the OMR serial number mismatch did not violate any examination rule, the incident highlights how quickly misinformation can influence decision-making and escalate tensions in high-pressure environments.