The exam for one of the papers of the Teachers Entrance Test (TET) that was held on Saturday could be held again after it came to light that the paper had been leaked in Beed and was distributed to as
The exam for one of the papers of the Teachers Entrance Test (TET) that was held on Saturday could be held again after it came to light that the paper had been leaked in Beed and was distributed to aspirants over social media in the early hours of Saturday morning. Taking cognisance of the leak, education minister Vinod Tawde said an inquiry would be carried out in this regard and if the examination board felt it necessary, a fresh date would be announced in two days’ time.
According to an official from the Maharashtra State Board of Examination, after the exam started on its scheduled 10.30 am time, it received information of the questions being circulated on social media through the messaging application Whatsapp since 8 am.
“We were informed at around 10.45 am about the alleged paper leak at Beed following which we initiated an inquiry,” said R.V. Ghodne, chairman of the board. After it was confirmed that the question paper had indeed gone viral, the board decided to conduct a meeting and decide on whether a reexamination of the particular paper was to be held.
The inquiry also revealed that the paper had been leaked from one of the 26 exam centres in Beed district from where nearly 7,500 aspirants were appearing for the exam. The board lodged a complaint with the police and investigations are on to trace the centre from which the paper was leaked.
Mr Tawde while speaking to reporters said, “Whoever is responsible for the leak will be punished even if it means the topmost authority at the exam centre. Such malafide actions will not be condoned.”
“As the paper was sent over social media the extent of its reach cannot be ascertained and hence the board will discuss on whether the exam needs to be re-conducted. The decision is expected to be announced after two days,” said Mr Tawde.
The second paper of the day that was held at 2.30 pm, however, was conducted as per schedule though there were rumours of it being postponed due to the morning fiasco.
