Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry paper leak suspected in Nagpur, police probe on

Maharashtra board Class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on WhatsApp before the examination began in Nagpur, raising concerns over exam security

Police have launched an investigation after the Class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media before the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination in Nagpur, officials said on Saturday.

The suspected malpractice came to light on Wednesday at an examination centre in the city when invigilators noticed unusual behaviour by a female student during the exam. According to officials, the student made repeated visits to the washroom, which raised suspicion among the examination staff.

Invigilators then checked the student and seized her mobile phone. During a preliminary examination of the device, they found that the Chemistry question paper had already been shared on a WhatsApp group before the examination began.

Officials said that along with the question paper, possible answers had also been circulated in the same group.

Following this, the matter was reported to the authorities, and police were informed. Based on the student’s statement, another student has also come under the scanner and is currently being questioned as part of the investigation.

Police said the initial findings point to the possible involvement of a person linked to a private coaching institute. The individual is suspected of sharing the question paper in exchange for money. However, officials said the exact source of the paper and how it was accessed before the examination is still under investigation.