Class 9 English exam in Assam cancelled after leak

The class 9 English exam in Barpeta district, Assam, has been cancelled due to a leak of the question paper. The exam was set to take place on March 20, but officials discovered the paper was shared on social media. Ratul Kumar Das, the inspector of schools in Barpeta, informed all school heads about the cancellation. He stated that the new date for the exam will be announced in the future. The decision was made after the exam committee learned about the leak on the evening before the test. Officials stressed the importance of verifying the situation. They decided not to take any risks and cancelled the exam to maintain fairness for all students.