SEBA HSLC Board Exams: Assamese paper cancelled due to paper leak

The examination for the Modern Indian Language (MIL), which is Assamese, was scheduled for tomorrow, March 18. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma advised SEBA to reschedule the exam.

By: Education Desk , Edited by Sakshi Saroha

New Delhi I | Updated: March 18, 2023 09:14 AM IST

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Meanwhile, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the examinations for the Assamese paper as well as other MIL subjects stand cancelled. (Express photo)

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Days after the general science question paper leak of the Class 10 state board exam, the Assamese paper has also been leaked, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday evening. Sarma has advised the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) to cancel the exam and reschedule it.

“It has been brought to my notice that the arrested accused centre in-charge of Luhit Khabalu HS School has, during interrogation, confessed of leaking Assamese paper as well. In view of this, I have advised SEBA to reschedule Assamese exam also,” Sarma tweeted.

The examination for the Modern Indian Language (MIL), which is Assamese, was scheduled for tomorrow, March 18.

Meanwhile, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the examinations for the Assamese paper as well as other MIL subjects stand cancelled.

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“SEBA has informed me that as advised by HCM @CMOfficeAssam, the exam of all MIL subjects, including English (IL) of HSLC scheduled for 18 March, will be rescheduled. The new date will be announced tomorrow,” he tweeted.

In Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts, students study English (in lieu) instead of MIL Assamese. In addition to Assamese, the other MIL subjects are Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, Manipuri, Hmar, Nepali, Mizo, Khasi, Garo, Karbi and Urdu.

The general science question paper of the Class 10 matriculation exam was leaked on Sunday night, and the exam scheduled on Monday was cancelled thereafter.

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According to a SEBA notification, the examination for the subject will now be held on March 30.

(With PTI Inputs)

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