Archive · 5 Aug 2025
SSC Exam Faces Protests Over Mismanagement, Retests Planned
Many students who took the SSC exam had a tough time due to computer problems, long travel, and repeated questions.
They were very upset and protested, saying the exams were not fair.
The SSC is looking into the issues and may let some students retake the test.
The SSC said they would not cancel the whole exam and will try to fix these problems for future tests.
Students protested widespread mismanagement during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exam.
Issues included technical failures, poor infrastructure, and repeated question sets.
Chairman Gopalakrishnan stated that the SSC will not cancel the exam but may conduct retests.
Many candidates faced problems like non-functional computers and distant center assignments.
Educators also joined calls for reform, citing issues like lack of working equipment.
- Who
- Students, SSC, and the exam vendor Eduquity.
- What
- Mismanagement during the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 examination.
- When
- Held between July 24 and August 1, 2025.
- Where
- Across 194 centers in 142 cities in India.
- Why
- Due to technical failures, poor infrastructure, and repeated question sets.
Students
SSC
Exam Fairness
Students
Demand for fair exams and accountability for mismanagement.
SSC
SSC's response focused on retests for some candidates and penalties for the vendor.
- Exam Name
- SSC Selection Post Phase 13
- Exam Dates
- July 24 - August 1, 2025
- Centers
- 194 across 142 cities
- Total Candidates
- 500,000+
- Vendor
- Eduquity
- SSC Chairman
- S Gopalakrishnan
