Archive · 7 Aug 2025
FIR Filed Against YouTube Channels for PAT Exam Leak
Some YouTube channels are in trouble for possibly sharing exam papers early.
The government is trying to figure out if the leaked papers were real and how the leak happened.
This is about tests given to students in Maharashtra to see how well they are learning.
The exams cover subjects like Marathi, English, and Math.
Someone in charge of education reported the issue to the police.
They are now checking the online channels and looking at where the leaks came from.
The goal is to stop this from happening again and to make sure the tests are fair for everyone.
An FIR was filed against YouTube channels for allegedly leaking Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) exam papers.
The complaint was filed by Sangita Shinde, assistant education director of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
PAT exams are conducted for Classes 2 to 8 across Maharashtra.
The papers for Marathi, English, and Math were scheduled for August 7-8.
Authorities are investigating whether the leaked content was the actual exam papers and tracking IP addresses.
- Who
- The FIR was filed against certain YouTube channels by Sangita Shinde, assistant education director of SCERT.
- What
- An FIR was filed against YouTube channels for leaking PAT exam papers.
- When
- The incident occurred, and the FIR was filed in August 2024.
- Where
- At Vishrambaug Police Station, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To address the alleged leak of exam papers and to prevent future occurrences.
- Exam Type
- Periodic Assessment Tests (PAT)
- Subjects
- Marathi, English, Math
- Classes
- 2 to 8
- Filed by
- Sangita Shinde, Assistant Education Director of SCERT
- Date of Exams
- August 7-8