Guwahati, 16th February: The commencement of the HSLC examination for the year 2024 encountered confusion and discontent as the English exam center at Hawaipur High School in West Karbi Anglong district faced a serious mishap. The examination, scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. today, experienced an hour-long delay due to an unexpected turn of events.
This year’s matriculation examination, spanning until March 4, is being conducted across 913 centers in the state, with a staggering 4,27,922 candidates participating. However, chaos ensued at the Hawaipur High School examination center as the English exam took an unexpected turn when the Assamese question paper was mistakenly distributed.
The error caused a frantic scramble as 370 candidates, prepared for their English examination, found themselves confronted with an unfamiliar language. This blatant discrepancy led to a delay in the examination proceedings by a full hour.
After rectifying the error and replacing the erroneous question papers with the correct ones, the examination finally commenced, albeit belatedly. Consequently, affected candidates were compelled to undertake their exams until 1 p.m., disrupting their scheduled plans for the day.
The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the integrity of the examination process, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mishap. Students and parents are demanding accountability from the authorities responsible for the oversight, emphasizing the need for stringent measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
As the high school examination progresses, authorities are urged to remain vigilant and ensure the smooth conduct of exams across all centers, restoring confidence in the integrity and fairness of the assessment process.
Earlier in the day, the integrity of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Exam 2024 in Cachar was compromised as the English subject question paper was leaked within half an hour of the exam’s commencement. The leaked question paper quickly made rounds on social media platforms. Suspicions arose regarding the leakage originating from the examination center of Banskandi Nena Mia H.S School in Cachar, raising serious questions about the security protocols in place to safeguard exam materials. Hyder Hussain Majumdar, a teacher posted at the examination center, has been implicated in the alleged leak.
Today marked the first day of the high school examination (HSLC Exam 2024) in the state, with authorities emphasizing stringent security measures to ensure a smooth and controversy-free examination process. However, the swift dissemination of the leaked question paper underscores the challenges faced in maintaining the integrity of the examination system. The incident has reignited concerns about the efficacy of the State Education Board of Assam (SEBA) in safeguarding the sanctity of the examination process, especially in light of previous instances of question paper leaks, placing SEBA under scrutiny once again.