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The UP Board Exam 2025, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is underway across 8,140 exam centers. However, a major mistake has surfaced, raising concerns about the exam administration. Several Class 12 students at Kabool Kanya Inter College in Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar, received the wrong question paper during their exam.
Students Receive Hindi Literature Paper Instead of General Hindi
The incident took place during the second shift of the exam on Monday. Instead of the General Hindi paper, a group of Class 12 students were given the Hindi Literature question paper. This caused confusion and distress among the students.
Despite raising concerns with the invigilators, students were reportedly forced to attempt the incorrect paper. One of the affected students, Shalu Kumari, stated, "When we saw the paper was wrong, we told the teacher, but they threatened us, saying, 'You must attempt it. This is from the board.'" Even after completing the exam, the students were not given any resolution, and their attempts to contact the principal went unanswered.
Student Protests and Official Action
Following the mistake, students and their parents gathered outside the examination center in protest. The incident prompted an immediate response from the District Inspector of Schools, Rajkumar Srivastava. On Tuesday, he confirmed the mistake and announced disciplinary action against those responsible.
Srivastava stated, "After the exam, students reported the mix-up to the center administrator. We reviewed the records and removed the administrator and second administrator from their duties. A report has been sent to the UP Board for further action." However, there is no confirmation yet on whether a re-exam will be conducted for the affected students.
Over 54 Lakh Students Appearing in UP Board Exam 2025
The UP Board Exams 2025 are one of the largest state board exams in India, with more than 54.37 lakh students participating. Of these, 27.32 lakh students are appearing for the Class 10 exams, while 27.05 lakh students are taking the Class 12 exams. The exams, which started on February 24, 2025, will continue until March 12, 2025. They are being conducted in two shifts:
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Shift 1: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Shift 2: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
With such a large number of candidates, exam authorities are under immense pressure to ensure smooth and error-free examinations.
Ongoing Investigation and Student Concerns
An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing. The UP Board and local education authorities are working to determine the best course of action to ensure fairness for affected students. Many students and parents are demanding a re-exam, but no official confirmation has been given yet.
This incident highlights the need for stricter monitoring and vigilance in exam administration. With over 54 lakh students appearing for the UP Board Exam 2025, authorities must ensure no further disruptions occur and that students are treated fairly.
