(a) whether the instances/cases of sale of question papers of various
universities and school examinations in the country have come to the notice
of the Government during the last three years;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State/year-wise;
(c) the action taken/proposed to be taken against the erring persons in the
matter as on date;
(d) whether the Government propose to take any concrete step to counter the
above problem throughout the country; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a): No, Madam. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has reported that it does
not collect information about the sale of question papers of various university
examinations in the country. Universities are autonomous entities with full freedom
in academic and evaluation matters and such instances are dealt with at the level of
universities only. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Kendriya
Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) have also reported that no such instances in school
examinations have come to their notice. The State Boards of School/Secondary/Higher
Secondary Education are under the control of respective State Governments and the
Central Government does not collect such information or maintain the same. The CBSE
has further reported that it uploads all question papers on its website (after
completion of exams) for the information of the general public.
(b) to (e) : Do not arise.