TMC delegation detained by Delhi Police
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In the wake of the paper-leak controversy, the Human Resources Development (HRD) Ministry has set up a high-powered committee to review the CBSE’s examination process. There were allegations that the Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economics papers were leaked and there were widespread protests against the re-examination of the said subjects.
The committee, constituted on Tuesday, comprises experts under the chairmanship of former HRD Secretary VS Oberoi. The panel will suggest measures to make the process “secure and foolproof through the use of technology” and submit a report by May 31 to the ministry.
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“The government had yesterday constituted a High Powered Committee, comprising experts, under chairmanship of V S Oberoi, ex-Secretary, MHRD, to examine the process of conduct of CBSE exams and suggest measures to make it secure and foolproof through the use of technology,” the HRD’s School Education Secretary, Anil Swarup, said.
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The development comes amid criticism over the conduct of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams, following reports of leaks.
The government has announced a re-examination of the CBSE Class 12 economics paper on April 25. But it ruled out any re-test for Class 10 mathematics question paper which too was said to have been leaked.
The Delhi Police had registered two cases involving the leaks.
The first case, related to the leak of economics paper was lodged on March 27, while the other pertaining to the leak of mathematics paper was lodged on March 28, following a complaint by the CBSEs regional director.
The examinations for the Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economic papers had been held on March 28 and March 26 respectively.
(With agencies inputs)
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