UP Board Denies Paper Leak Of Class 12 Maths, Biology Exams

The UP Board denied allegations of leaks concerning the Class 12 Biology and Mathematics question papers on WhatsApp.

UP Board Secretary, Dibyakant Shukla, refuted the claims, stating that according to reports, the question paper was shared on a WhatsApp group named ‘All Principles Agra’ around 3:10 pm by Vinay Choudhary.

“By then the examination had been conducted in 1 hour and 10 minutes and all the candidates were giving the examination peacefully in their rooms at their respective examination centres, due to which the sanctity of the council examinations has not been affected at any level,” Shukla said in a press release.

Dibyakant Shukla said, “If a paper is circulated on WhatsApp an hour after the exam begins, it cannot be categorised as a ‘leak’. Nevertheless, we are actively investigating the matter, and appropriate action will be taken against those found responsible.”

Meanwhile, during an inspection of seven examination centers in Prayagraj on Thursday, board officials discovered eight room invigilators without their identity cards, which the center administrator did not provide. Consequently, Shukla stated that five center administrators and eight room invigilators have been relieved of their duties. Additionally, a recommendation has been forwarded to pursue legal action against them.