Watch: Bihar board exam papers found floating in rainwater, viral video sparks row
Bundles of Bihar Board question papers and answer sheets were seen floating in rainwater at a Buxar education centre before quarterly exams for Classes 9, 10 and 12. The viral visuals have triggered criticism, though officials insist the examination material was not damaged and exams will continue as scheduled.
Just days before Bihar's quarterly school examinations, bundles of question papers and answer sheets were seen floating in rainwater at an education centre in Buxar, triggering sharp criticism online and raising fresh questions over how examination material is being handled.
The papers had been sent by the Bihar Board for the quarterly examinations of Classes 9, 10 and 12. Headmasters had been informed that the consignments had reached Buniyadi School in Buxar and were asked to collect them.
VIRAL VISUALS SPARK OUTRAGE
Heavy rain, however, changed the scene dramatically.
Videos circulating on social media showed bundles of answer sheets and question papers lying in water, with many accusing authorities of negligence. The visuals quickly went viral, with users questioning how sensitive examination material could be left exposed to the rain.
For many, the incident became a symbol of the challenges facing the state's education system.
Watch the video here:
OFFICIALS DENY DAMAGE
Education officials, however, have denied that the examination material was damaged.
According to them, while the bundles were seen in water after the sudden rainfall, the question papers and answer sheets remained safe and the examinations would not be affected.
Even so, the incident has renewed concerns about storage, handling and distribution of confidential examination material, with many demanding better safeguards to prevent such embarrassing situations in the future.
Just days before Bihar's quarterly school examinations, bundles of question papers and answer sheets were seen floating in rainwater at an education centre in Buxar, triggering sharp criticism online and raising fresh questions over how examination material is being handled.
The papers had been sent by the Bihar Board for the quarterly examinations of Classes 9, 10 and 12. Headmasters had been informed that the consignments had reached Buniyadi School in Buxar and were asked to collect them.
VIRAL VISUALS SPARK OUTRAGE
Heavy rain, however, changed the scene dramatically.
Videos circulating on social media showed bundles of answer sheets and question papers lying in water, with many accusing authorities of negligence. The visuals quickly went viral, with users questioning how sensitive examination material could be left exposed to the rain.
For many, the incident became a symbol of the challenges facing the state's education system.
Watch the video here:
OFFICIALS DENY DAMAGE
Education officials, however, have denied that the examination material was damaged.
According to them, while the bundles were seen in water after the sudden rainfall, the question papers and answer sheets remained safe and the examinations would not be affected.
Even so, the incident has renewed concerns about storage, handling and distribution of confidential examination material, with many demanding better safeguards to prevent such embarrassing situations in the future.
