In the latest development, the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has cancelled the Class 12 English examination for the March 2025 session across all examination centres in the state due to the possibility of a paper leak.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education cancelled the Class 12 English examination for the March 2025 session across all examination centres in the state due to the possibility of a paper leak. pic.twitter.com/ThceQuuHWb
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As per the information, the breach was detected at Government Senior Secondary School, Chowari, District Chamba, where the teachers by mistake opened the English question paper of Class 12 in place of Class 10.
The schedule of the exam stated that the English paper of Class 10 was on March 7 while the English paper of Class 12 was on March 8.
An official notification issued by the Board said that an anonymous complaint was received on March 7, alleging that the Class 12 English question paper had been opened before the scheduled date and time.
Taking cognisance of the matter, the Board investigated the matter and verified the claim using video evidence from the 'Exam Mitra App'. This app, introduced by the Board first time during this examination, monitors and enhances examination security.