Archive · 29 May 2025
Odisha Suspends Teachers After CBSE Exam Malpractice
Some teachers in Odisha schools helped students cheat during their exams.
The government is taking action, suspending teachers and investigating.
Many students used unfair means, and now have the option to retake the test.
The schools, meant to provide good education, are now under scrutiny.
The government is making sure this doesn't happen again, and might add more security like cameras.
Odisha government suspended five teachers, including two principals, due to exam malpractice.
33 more teachers received show-cause notices for their alleged involvement.
The malpractice occurred during CBSE Class X and XII exams at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs).
A probe revealed large-scale unfair means used by students.
Students involved can take supplementary exams or reappear in 2026.
- Who
- Odisha government and CBSE
- What
- Suspension of teachers and investigation into exam malpractice at OAVs during CBSE exams
- When
- Recent; disciplinary actions are underway.
- Where
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) in Bargarh district
- Why
- Due to involvement in unfair practices during CBSE Class X and XII exams
- Teachers Suspended
- Five
- Principals Suspended
- Two
- Teachers Issued Notices
- 33
- Students Found Using Unfair Means
- Eight hundred and eighty-five
- Supplementary Exams Begin
- July 15, 2024
