Via - TheLogicalIndian
Via - TheLogicalIndian
During the March 2016 final examination of Karnataka Pre-University (12th) (PU) II courses, the chemistry question paper was found to be leaked. The PU helpline received a call in the morning of the examination from an “II PU science student in Bengaluru”, who later sent leaked paper through WhatsApp. The questions were matching 100% including the order of the questions with the actual paper.
Within 10 days of the incident, a re-examination was scheduled, but unbelievably, the question paper of the re-examination was also leaked, leading to the authorities canceling the re-exam.
Students of Karnataka PU and their parents conducted widespread protest across the state, citing that the consecutive cancellation of exams was having a deep impact on 2.74 lakh students who appeared for the examination. Many student organizations and political parties joined the protests, with students even pelting stones at the department and damaging glass windows at DPUE. Finally, a second re-examination was conducted in April.
There is not even a single CCTV camera or special locks for the safeguard of this question papers. Though several demands have been made to install CCTV cameras inside the rooms, no such action has been taken.
According to sources, such leaks of question papers have been happening for the last 7-8 years, however, such incidents didn’t get reported and the issue never came out as the then top officials remained silent.
Sign our petition and join us to seek solution from Principal Secretary of Finance Dept, Government of Karnataka
- CCTV cameras have to be installed in every Treasury Strong Room from State to Taluk level Treasuries.
- The CCTV footages should be linked to the district police control room to ensure 24/7 surveillance on the question papers
- The Treasury Strong rooms should have biometric locks which give access to only an authorized departmental person.
