Odisha Matric exam question paper leaked? Handwritten answers circulating online! Photograph: (OTV)
Serious questions were raised on Saturday over the ongoing Matriculation examinations after a handwritten question-and-answer sheet reportedly went viral in parts of Western Odisha. The incident has raised questions about the integrity and security of the examination process.
The matter came to the fore after the handwritten sheet, which allegedly contains answers to the Social Science paper conducted yesterday, began circulating on social media platforms. However, it remains unclear where the document originated from and whether it is authentic.
Answer Sheet Circulating Online
There is no confirmation yet on whether the paper was circulated during the examination hours or before the students entered the examination halls. This uncertainty has further fuelled speculation and anxiety among guardians and examinees.
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Parents have expressed concern over the possibility of a question paper leak or unauthorized sharing of answers, demanding a thorough investigation into the matter. The viral content has intensified debates about examination monitoring and the need for stricter vigilance to prevent such incidents.
DEO Denies Paper Leak
Meanwhile, Bargarh District Education Officer Jyotikant Sahu has issued a clarification stating that no such incident has been reported from any examination centre in Bargarh district. He emphasized that examinations in the district were conducted smoothly and without any irregularities.
“Yesterday was a holiday. We haven’t received any such complaint, the DEO said.
Further updates are awaited as authorities assess the situation to ensure transparency and maintain public confidence in the examination system.
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