Assam exams postponed due to question paper leaks

Authorities in Assam are dealing with serious issues related to question paper leaks for school exams. Recently, a Class IX English exam in Barpeta was postponed due to an alleged leak on social media. The incident has led to chaos, as many students were set to take the exam on Thursday. Additionally, a Class XI mathematics exam scheduled for Friday was also postponed after reports of a question paper theft emerged statewide. The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has filed a police report and is asking for a thorough investigation. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced the postponement on social media, promising updates on new exam dates soon. Officials from ASSEB clarified that while they provide the question papers, it is up to the schools to oversee their conduct and evaluation. They are now focusing on tracking the source of the leaks. Concerns have arisen that individuals involved in the examination process may have leaked the questions for financial gain. Protests have erupted in Barpeta, with Congress workers demonstrating against the situation and burning an effigy of the education minister. Despite the controversy, neither ASSEB nor local education officials have confirmed whether the leaked papers are real or not. Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.