Alleged Leak of II PUC Preparatory Exam Papers Raises Alarm Across Karnataka
Students in Mysuru claim question papers were circulated on WhatsApp days before exams, triggering concern ahead of board tests.
Mysuru: With less than two months left for the II PUC board examinations, reports of leaked preparatory examination question papers have caused widespread anxiety among students, parents and teachers across Karnataka.
II PUC students from several private colleges in Mysuru have alleged that preparatory exam question papers were circulated on WhatsApp well before the scheduled exams. The claims have raised serious concerns about the credibility and fairness of the preparatory examination process.
According to students, the Mathematics question paper was allegedly leaked on the morning of the exam, while Kannada and English papers were shared nearly 24 hours in advance. Some students claimed that the same questions later appeared in the actual examinations.
“Almost everyone had access to the papers. Mathematics was leaked early on the exam day, while Kannada and English papers were available much earlier,” a student said, adding that the issue appeared to be widespread rather than limited to a single college.
Officials from the Department of Pre-University Education suspect that the leak may have originated in Shivamogga, from where the question papers were allegedly shared digitally across the state. An internal inquiry is understood to be underway to trace the source of the leak.
Expressing concern, the principal of a well-known private college said preparatory exams are meant to prepare students for the discipline and pressure of the final board examinations. “If discipline breaks down at this stage, it sends a dangerous message about the seriousness of the system,” the principal said.
At the same time, a government PU college lecturer sought to reassure students and parents, stating that there is “zero percent possibility” of question papers for the final board examinations being leaked. The lecturer explained that unlike preparatory exams, board exam papers are handled under the strict supervision of the Treasury Department and follow highly secure protocols.
The incident has once again underlined the need for stronger monitoring, accountability and safeguards during preparatory examinations to ensure fairness and maintain confidence in the education system.
