UP Board Exam 2025 Class 12 students receive wrong question paper; Action to be taken against staff

While the board claimed the commencement of the UP Board Exam 2025 under strict surveillance, a shocking incidence has come to light. Students at one of the UP Board Exam 2025 centre received the wrong question paper. Read further for more details. 

UP Board Exam 2025: UPMSP 10th 12th Exams 2025 are ongoing. While the board claimed the commencement of the UP Board Exam 2025 under strict surviellence, a shocking incidence has come to light. The UP Board exams were marred by a mix-up at the Kabool Kanya Inter College in Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar district, where several Class 12 students received the Hindi Literature paper instead of the expected General Hindi paper. The error occurred during the second shift of the exam on Monday and led to widespread protests outside the examination center as students demanded a re-exam.

Students Receive Wrong Paper, Protests Erupt

According to reports, six or seven students in the Class 12 batch were handed the wrong question paper. The students immediately raised the issue with the invigilators, but their complaints were reportedly ignored. Shalu Kumari, one of the affected students, shared her ordeal, stating, "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.'" She further explained that after completing the exam, the students were instructed to leave the examination hall without any resolution. Attempts to contact the principal went unanswered, fueling the frustration among students and parents.

District Inspector’s Response: Action Taken Against Staff

Following the complaints and protests, the District Inspector of Schools, Rajkumar Srivastava, addressed the issue on Tuesday. He confirmed that the error occurred during the second shift of the exam. "After the exam, students reported the mix-up to the center administrator. We reviewed the records, removed the administrator and the second administrator, and debarred them from further duties," he stated. Srivastava added that a report has been sent to the UP Board for further action, but as of now, there is no confirmation on whether a re-exam will be scheduled.

While this incident has drawn attention, the UP Board Exams 2025 are being conducted across 8,140 exam centers statewide, with over 54.37 lakh students participating. The exams began on February 24, 2025, and will run through March 12, 2025. Students from both Class 10 and Class 12 are participating in these crucial exams.

Massive Participation in UP Board Exams 2025

The UPMSP has arranged for 27.32 lakh students to appear for the Class 10 exams, while 27.05 lakh students are enrolled for the Class 12 exams. The sheer volume of candidates has made the exam process a logistical challenge, with two shifts planned for most days:

• Shift 1: 8:30 am to 11:45 am
• Shift 2: 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm

With such large-scale participation, the administration is under immense pressure to ensure that exams are conducted smoothly and without issues.

Ongoing Investigation and Student Concerns

As the investigation into the Hindi paper mix-up continues, students and parents are awaiting further updates. The UP Board and the local education authorities are expected to address the concerns raised and determine the appropriate course of action to ensure fairness in the ongoing exams.

This incident has highlighted the need for greater vigilance in the administration of the exams, especially considering the stakes involved for over 54 lakh students across Uttar Pradesh. As the exams proceed, students will be hoping for a smooth process with no further disruptions.

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