JAC Cancels Class 10 Hindi, Science Exams following Paper Leak scandal

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) cancelled the Class 10 Hindi and Science board examinations after a paper leak scandal. The exams on February 18 and 20 were marred when the leaked papers started appearing on social media before the examination was to take place.

As per TOI reports, JAC authorities said the examinations were cancelled in order to protect the integrity of the examination procedure and provide equal opportunity for fair assessment to all students.

The council has promised students that fresh dates for the rescheduled exams will be released shortly. In the meantime, a top-level probe has been initiated to trace the origin of the leak and avoid any such incidents in the future.

The scandal has incensed widespread public outrage among educators, parents, and students, who have attacked JAC for not stopping the breach. In order to ensure exam security, opposition parties have also denounced the board and demanded stricter regulations.

The leak is being investigated in the districts of Koderma and Giridih, where authorities think the breach began, according to JAC sources. The offenders would probably face harsh punishment from the Jharkhand police and the education department.

4.33 lakh students who are taking the matriculation exams at 1,297 locations throughout the state will be impacted by the cancellation. Students preparing for their board examinations are experiencing fear and uncertainty as a result of the disruption, which was originally scheduled to finish on March 3.

Interestingly, the science question paper is said to have gone online late on February 18, a day prior to the planned exam, leaving questions about the efficacy of the security measures in place. With increasing pressure from stakeholders, JAC is now confronted with not only re-conducting the examinations but also regaining confidence in the examination system.