HRD Min forms high-powered committee to keep an eye on CBSE’s exam process

New Delhi, April 5: In the wake of the alleged leaks of the Class 10 Mathematics and the Class 12 Economics papers in the recent CBSE exam, the Union HRD Ministry has formed a 'high-powered panel' to examine thoroughly the process of examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

“The government had yesterday constituted a High Powered Committee, comprising experts, under chairmanship of VS Oberoi, ex-Secretary, MHRD, to examine the process of conduct of CBSE exams and suggest measures to make it secure and foolproof through the use of technology,” the HRD’s School Education Secretary, Anil Swarup, said.

The HRD Ministry had last week announced the re-examination of the CBSE Class 12 economics paper on April 25. However, on Tuesday, it had decided against conducting Class 10 mathematics re-test.

The Delhi Police had registered two cases involving the leaks.

The first case, related to the leak of economics paper was lodged on March 27, while the other pertaining to the leak of mathematics paper was lodged on March 28, following a complaint by the CBSEs regional director.

The examinations for the Class 10 mathematics and Class 12 economic papers had been held on March 28 and March 26 respectively.