 Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 26: Amid mounting complaints of mass copying in the ongoing Class 10th, 11th, and 12th board exams conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (JKBOSE), the School Education Department has directed all Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to take immediate and strict action to curb malpractice.
According to an official order issued by Subah Mehta, Joint Director of the School Education Department, the CEOs have been instructed to take serious note of the complaints and ensure that board examinations are conducted in a free and fair manner. The directive also includes copies of complaints received from various sources regarding widespread cheating in examination centers across multiple districts.
The official letter, addressed to all CEOs, emphasizes the urgency of the matter and directs them to take swift measures to prevent further instances of cheating.
"In view of the complaints received from various quarters and stakeholders regarding mass copying and other malpractices in the ongoing annual regular examinations for Classes 10th, 11th, and 12 CEOs have been instructed to take serious note of the complaints and ensure that examinations are conducted in a free and fair manner.
The directive also includes copies of complaints received from various sources regarding widespread cheating in examination centers.
The official letter, addressed to all CEOs, emphasizes the urgency of the matter and directs them to take swift measures to prevent further instances of cheating.
Additionally, the letter instructs officials to maintain the confidentiality of the complainants’ identities while addressing the issue.
The issue of mass copying has been widely reported from several districts, including Doda, Kishtwar, Rajouri, Kathua, Reasi, Ramban, and other remote areas. Multiple complaints have been sent to higher authorities in the School Education Department, highlighting concerns about the integrity of the examination process.
In response, education officials have been directed to conduct surprise inspections, deploy additional supervisory staff, and take stringent disciplinary actions against those found involved in unfair practices.
The School Education Department has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a transparent and credible examination process and has urged all concerned officials to remain vigilant to uphold academic integrity in the Union Territory. | 