Lagatar24 Desk
Patna: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) firmly refuted rumors of a question paper leak during the 70th Combined Competitive Examination conducted today. Viral posts on social media and protests at a Patna exam center had sparked concerns, but BPSC Chairman Ravi Manu Bhai S Parmar dismissed the claims as “mischief,” emphasizing that no official complaints had been received regarding the conduct of the exam.
Protests at Bapu Exam Centre
At the Bapu Exam Centre in Patna, students alleged that the question paper and OMR answer sheets had been accessed outside the center, compromising the exam’s integrity. Complaints of delayed question paper distribution and mismanagement further fueled the agitation.
Some students reportedly ran away with question papers and OMR sheets, prompting Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh to visit the center to pacify the situation. However, the district magistrate also faced criticism for allegedly slapping a student during the commotion.
District Magistrate’s Statement
Singh clarified the situation, stating, “In one hall, seating arrangements were made for 288 students, but only 188 question packets were available. Additional sealed packets were brought in, causing a delay. Some students objected and created a ruckus, even running away with question papers. FIRs will be filed against them.”
BPSC Chairman’s Response
BPSC Chairman Parmar dismissed all allegations of mismanagement and leaks, asserting that the examination was conducted smoothly across the state’s 912 centers. “We have not received any formal complaints. Reports from the high-tech command and control center indicate that everything proceeded as planned,” he said.
Parmar emphasized that any rumors of question leaks on social media were baseless. “Students had no access to mobile phones or external communication during the exam. Claims of a question leak an hour after the exam commenced are meaningless and designed to mislead aspirants,” he added.
Exam Integrity and Monitoring
The BPSC implemented stringent measures to ensure the exam’s integrity, including a high-tech command and control center for real-time monitoring. Parmar reiterated that isolated incidents of mischief would not compromise the credibility of the entire examination process.
