Manipur Class 10 Social Science Paper Leaked, BOSEM Lodges Complaint – News18

Last Updated:February 26, 2025, 08:35 IST

Manipur class 10 bord exams: The leak appeared on social media before the exam. No decision has been made to cancel the exam.

The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) on Tuesday filed a complaint with the cybercrime police station over the leak of the social science question paper of the ongoing class 10 exams. BOSEM secretary S Jitelal said an investigation has been launched and asserted that the perpetrators will be brought to book, , as reported by PTI.

He said a meeting of the board officials was held and no decision has been taken so far to cancel the examination, which took place on Tuesday.

The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) filed a complaint with the cybercrime police station on Tuesday regarding the leak of the social science question paper in the ongoing class 10 exams. BOSEM secretary S. Jitelal confirmed that an investigation has been launched, and emphasized that those responsible will be held accountable, as reported by PTI.

Jitelal mentioned that a meeting with board officials had taken place, but no decision had been made yet about cancelling the examination held on Tuesday.

“In relation to the question paper leak on Tuesday during the ongoing HSLC examination conducted by BOSEM, the board is doing everything within its power to ensure the proper conduct of the exam. Some individuals, aiming to harm the reputation of BOSEM, leaked the question paper before the exam started,” he stated.

Condemning the incident, Jitelal added, “A complaint has been filed with the state cybercrime police station and an investigation has been launched. Those responsible will be arrested soon.” Earlier, the Democratic Students Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), a student organization, claimed that the social science question paper had been leaked on social media platforms, including two WhatsApp groups.

According to the PTI report, during a press briefing, DESAM Secretary General Nongthombam Thoithoiba revealed that the question paper had been shared on WhatsApp groups around 8:30 am, although the exam was set to begin at 9:00 am.

He called for strict action against the perpetrators. A total of 37,052 students are taking the HSLC Exam 2025 at 155 centres, including 93 in the valley districts and 62 in the hill districts.