Teacher Negligence Causes 99% Students To Fail Board Exams In Tamil Nadu School

Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 09:14 IST

In Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, 242 students failed due to teacher negligence. One teacher was suspended, seven transferred, and new oversight measures were introduced

A shocking report has emerged from a government school in Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu, where widespread teacher negligence led to a staggering 99% student failure rate in recent board exams. The district education department’s investigation uncovered teachers prioritising gossip and personal matters over teaching, resulting in dire consequences for hundreds of pupils. Disciplinary action has been taken, and new measures are in place to ensure teachers’ accountability.

Teachers Gossiping Instead Of Teaching

Imagine attending school, ready to study, only to find your teacher gossiping in the staff room or busy with their mobile phone. This was the reality at Aranthangi Government Model Higher Secondary School for Boys in Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu, where out of 264 Class 12 students, only 157 managed to pass. In the case of Class 10, merely 71 students out of 107 succeeded, while around 99 Class 11 students also failed.

Following the alarming results, the district education department conducted an inquiry. The investigation uncovered gross negligence, with many teachers spending their time in the staff room, attending to personal matters or their phones, rather than fulfilling their teaching responsibilities.

Misleading Internal Marks

Adding to the concern, the school had awarded high marks in internal assessments to paint an inaccurately positive picture of the student’s performance.

Students were awarded disproportionately high marks to mask the lack of proper academic preparation. However, the board exam results revealed that the students were not adequately prepared.

Disciplinary Actions Taken

Disciplinary action was swiftly taken. One teacher was suspended, and seven others were transferred. The former headmaster, who had retired, was replaced by C Thamarai, the headmaster of Avudaiyarkoil School, who will now oversee the institution.

To prevent similar incidents in the future, Aranthangi MLA T. Ramachandran convened an emergency meeting. To improve oversight, a WhatsApp group comprising the School Management Committee (SMC), teachers, and local community members has been established to monitor daily school activities.

Until new teachers are officially appointed, the SMC will assist with teaching duties to ensure students’ education continues without interruption.

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Tamil Nadu, India, India

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