SSC Maths Paper Leak in Maharashtra Sparks Concern; Possibility of Re-Exam Looms
SSC Maths Paper Leak in Maharashtra Sparks Concern; Possibility of Re-Exam Looms
Pune, March 12, 2026: A major controversy has emerged during the ongoing Class 10 board examinations in Maharashtra after question papers for the Mathematics exam were allegedly leaked on social media days before the test. The incident has created anxiety among students and parents, raising fears that the exam might have to be conducted again.
According to preliminary information, both Mathematics Part 1 and Mathematics Part 2 papers of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination were reportedly circulated in advance through a Telegram group. After receiving alerts about the suspected leak, officials from the Pune Divisional Education Board reviewed the matter and compared the circulated papers with the actual exam papers. Initial checks suggested that the documents shared online matched the official question papers.
What has shocked authorities the most is the timing of the leak. Reports indicate that the Mathematics Part 1 exam, held on March 6, had allegedly appeared in the Telegram group on the night of March 5 at around 8:37 pm. Even more alarming, the Mathematics Part 2 paper, conducted on March 9, was reportedly shared on the group as early as March 6 at about 4:56 pm, nearly three days before the exam.
Investigators have also found messages in the same group claiming that Science Part 1 and Science Part 2 papers were available. Members were allegedly asked to pay money to obtain the question papers, suggesting that the leak could be part of a larger organized network.
Following the discovery, the education board filed a formal complaint at the Shivajinagar Police Station in Pune. Police have registered a case against the administrators and members of the Telegram group involved. Cybercrime teams have also begun a technical investigation to trace the origin of the leaked papers and identify those responsible.
With the authenticity of the leaked mathematics papers appearing to be confirmed, questions are now being raised about whether the exam will need to be repeated to maintain fairness. However, the education board has not yet made any official announcement regarding a re-examination. Authorities said a final decision will likely be taken after the police investigation and further review by the state government.
