Assam HSLC exam cancelled after question paper leak

The mathematics paper of the ongoing Assam High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination was cancelled after the question paper was found to be allegedly leaked from a school in Cachar district, officials said.

A student was found using a mobile phone during examination where he received answers through WhatsApp, officials said.

The deputy commissioner of Cachar district, Rohan Kumar Jha said, “In his mobile phone, we noticed there was a WhatsApp group from where he was receiving answers. He was immediately expelled and we are sending the report to higher authorities.”