scorecardresearch
Friday, April 19, 2024
Support Our Journalism
HomePoliticsHRD minister Javadekar orders inquiry into CBSE maths and economics paper leak

HRD minister Javadekar orders inquiry into CBSE maths and economics paper leak

Follow Us :
Text Size:

Javadekar said he was ‘saddened’ by the leaks and was confident that the police would nab the culprits. New dates for re-examination would be announced soon.

New Delhi: HRD minister Prakash Javadekar Wednesday said the government was conducting an internal inquiry into reports claiming that the CBSE Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics papers had been leaked.

A new system would be put in place from Monday to ensure no leaks take place and the government would ensure that there is no injustice, Javadekar said.

He said he was “saddened” by reports that the papers had leaked and asserted that he was confident that the police would investigate and nab the culprits.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today announced a re-examination in the Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics papers following reports that they had been leaked.

“CBSE had a very solid system in place. But if someone is leaking it or there is some loophole in it, taking that into consideration, a new system will be put in place from Monday which will ensure there is no such leakage.

“This I want to assure parents and students. I am confident that police will investigate and nab the culprits,” the minister told reporters.

Asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking to him about the issue, Javadekar said he had been given all the information.

The prime minister, he said, had always discussed stress-free exams with people.

“This is an issue which is very important for him,” he said.

The government will, with the help of technology, put in place a system “which is so foolproof that there is no leak”, Javadekar said, adding that his ministry is also conducting an internal probe.

“The board has taken cognisance of certain happenings in the conduct of certain examinations as are being reported. With a view to uphold the sanctity of the board examinations and in the interest of fairness to the students, the board has decided to re-conduct the examinations…,” the CBSE circular stated.

Dates for the re-examination of the two papers would be posted on the CBSE website within a week, the circular said.

-PTI

Subscribe to our channels on YouTube, Telegram & WhatsApp

Support Our Journalism

India needs fair, non-hyphenated and questioning journalism, packed with on-ground reporting. ThePrint – with exceptional reporters, columnists and editors – is doing just that.

Sustaining this needs support from wonderful readers like you.

Whether you live in India or overseas, you can take a paid subscription by clicking here.

Support Our Journalism

3 COMMENTS

  1. Their should no re-exam plzzz we r ok with that only
    If any questions plzz call me on cell no 9586817713
    Hum log again practice kare ??
    It is not possible to give re-exam

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular