The Kerala government has launched a probe into the reported leak of the Higher Secondary model examination question paper in state schools. According to reports, the English question paper for the plus two model exam surfaced on social media platforms before the scheduled examination time on 19th February, 2024.
General Education Minister V Sivankutty has instructed the Director of Public Instruction to initiate a departmental investigation into the issue. Furthermore, as per an official statement, the Director of Public Instruction has lodged a complaint with the state police chief concerning the incident.
Packets containing the question papers were distributed to the respective school principals by the Higher Secondary Directorate. According to Minister V Sivankutty, the department considers the question paper leak a grave matter, especially considering the circumstances surrounding the incident.