What came in as shocking news for the country is now sinking in as a nightmare for the students who appeared for Class XII and X examinations this year.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) cancelled the Class 12 economics and class 10 mathematics examinations yesterday. CBSE is being backlashed by several parents and teachers affected for this decision.
CBSE board examinations 2018 began on March 5 and scheduled to be concluded till April 4 and April 13 for Class 10 and Class 12 respectively.
Where was the CBSE paper leaked?
The cancellation stemmed from CBSE’s acknowledgment of the circulation of the questionnaire of Class 12 Economics paper on a messaging service app. Some teachers also alleged that the Class 10 Mathematics paper was also circulated. The source of this leak has still not been unravelled.
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Is the culprit of CBSE 2018 papers leak case caught?
“We have checked with all examination centres and the paper was not leaked. The source of the circulation of this information is not known yet,” a senior CBSE official said.
“Investigation is underway and strict action will be taken. We have also decided to tighten security for the time when papers are being distributed,” HRD Minister said.
PM @narendramodi spoke to HRD Minister Shri @PrakashJavdekar and expressed his displeasure on the issue of #CBSE paper leak. He asked the HRD minister to take strict action against the culprits.
— Narendra Modi Office (@namo_office) March 28, 2018
The announcement will be followed by a re-examination of all students who appeared for the Class 12 economics paper. This will include all the candidates from India and abroad. The new dates for re-examinations will be released within one week.
Another press release from CBSE on the retest to be conducted by it for class 10 Mathematics and class 12 economics exams @htTweets #BoardExam #PaperLeak pic.twitter.com/VdzlS9s3fU
— Neelam Pandey (@NPDay) March 28, 2018
Here’s what the CBSE Board said…
“Board has taken cognizance of certain happenings in the conduct of certain examinations as are being reported. With the view to uphold the sanctity of the Board Examinations and in the interest of the fairness to the students, the Board has decided to re-conduct the examinations in the following subjects. Dates for fresh examinations and other details shall be hosted on the CBSE website within a week.
Official order from CBSE on mathematics and economics board exams leak – dates to be announced soon @htTweets pic.twitter.com/jGBqqHdwnc
— Neelam Pandey (@NPDay) March 28, 2018
Here is what other people tweeted:
No action against #CBSE? With a re-test guilt has been accepted, right? Why are we waiting for a probe so that no innocent is punished in the process of catching the culprits? But shouldn't the same principle apply to students? Aren't innocents are being punished with the stress?
— Kishore Ajwani (@KishoreAjwani) March 28, 2018
#CBSE orders re-exam of Class XII Economics & Class X Maths papers due to Paper leak reports. Other side, SSC Aspirants already suffering over Paper leak #SSCScam. This is insane imagine the stress that Students/Aspirants will face. What HRD minister Prakash Javadekar is doing?
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) March 28, 2018
#Vyapam,AIIMS, #SSC & now #CBSE exam leak through WhatsApp. Is there any exam or selection which is safe&scam proof in India? Even after PM's app leaks our personal data to US firm, our govt tells us that Aadhar data is safe behind thick walls! Incredible!https://t.co/WqWIe8DP6b
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) March 28, 2018
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