CBSE paper leak scam: Technological interventions become increasingly crucial!
27 th March 2018 is a day to remember in the history of Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) and sadly so. As the news of leakage of Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics papers spread like fire on social media platforms with evidence of the papers being circulated on these platforms before the examination was held, the board has declared a retest for both. Though retests have been conducted in the past, they have mostly been limited to a few examination centres. It is first time for a massive retest like this to be conducted. This announcement has come as blow to millions of Class 10 and Class 12 students who appeared for the examination and has also become a cause of anxiety for their parents who are now extremely worried about the stress that their children would go through and their next performance. The board believes that the decision is in best interest of the students and would ensure fairness in the procedure. FIR’s to this respect has been lodged...