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New Delhi, Updated on Mar 13, 2025 16:40 IST

The Maharashtra HSC Exams 2025 were conducted between February 11 and March 11, 2025, with the state’s education department gearing up for the release of results soon. However, a shocking incident has emerged from Virar near Mumbai, where the Maharashtra HSC answer sheets 2025 have burnt to ashes. 

Maharashtra HSC Answer Sheet 2025 Burnt to ashes

Maharashtra HSC Answer Sheet 2025 Burnt! The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) recently concluded the much-awaited Class XII exams (Maharashtra HSC Board Exam 2025), leaving thousands of students anxiously awaiting their results. However, a shocking incident has emerged from Virar near Mumbai, where the Maharashtra HSC answer sheets 2025 of some examinees were burnt to ashes. The incident has caused concern and confusion among students, parents, and teachers alike.

Maharashtra HSC Exam 2025 Answer Sheets Burnt in House Fire

The unfortunate incident took place in the Agashi area of Virar West, at Gangubai Apartment, on Boling Nanbhat Road. According to reports, a female teacher who was tasked with checking the Maharashtra HSC answer sheets had brought them home for the verification process. However, a fire broke out in her house while she and her family members were away. The fire engulfed the apartment, and tragically, the answer sheets, along with other household items, were burnt to ashes.

While the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, initial investigations suggest that it may have been caused by a short circuit. The teacher had left her home locked, but the fire still managed to destroy the answer sheets and personal belongings.

Uncertainty Around the Number of Burnt Answer Sheets

At this point, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the exact number of answer sheets that were destroyed. Details about which school or college the teacher worked at, the specific subjects of the HSC exams she was checking, or how many answer sheets were involved have yet to be disclosed. However, it is confirmed that Maharashtra Class XII board exam answer sheets 2025 were among the documents lost in the fire.

This incident has sparked confusion, especially since it involves official Mah HSC exam materials that were being handled outside of the usual secure environments. The case of burnt answer sheets has also gained attention on social media, where it has gone viral, further intensifying the issue.

Maharashtra HSC Exam 2025: Exam Dates and Expected Result Release

The Maharashtra HSC Exams 2025 were conducted between February 11 and March 11, 2025, with the state’s education department gearing up for the release of results soon. Students who appeared for the exams are eagerly awaiting their Maharashtra HSC Result 2025, which is expected to be declared by the first week of May 2025.

As the checking of answer sheets continues, this incident has raised questions about the procedures involved in the answer sheet verification process, especially when answer sheets are being handled outside of the designated examination centers. The teacher in question may now face questions regarding the security of the answer sheets and how such an incident occurred.

Viral Video of Paper Checking on a Moving Bus Adds to the Controversy

In a related and equally shocking incident, a viral video recently surfaced, showing a teacher checking HSC exam papers while riding a moving ST bus. This incident has raised further concerns about the safety and integrity of the examination process, with social media users questioning whether such unorthodox and risky methods should be allowed for checking exam papers.

As the Maharashtra HSC Exams 2025 draw to a close, this unexpected incident of burnt answer sheets in Virar has added to the ongoing drama. Students, parents, and educators will be hoping that the Maharashtra HSC Result 2025 release proceeds without further controversy. Meanwhile, the authorities are likely to investigate the incidents surrounding the teacher’s handling of the answer sheets and the viral video of the paper checking on a moving bus, ensuring that such lapses do not occur in future exam seasons.

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