Maths and economics papers were spread via WhatsApp before students sat the examsIndia has vowed to strengthen online security measures after high school exam papers were leaked in advance, forcing millions of students to resit their finals. Rahul Gandhi, of the main opposition Congress party, used the exam leak to revive an attack on Modi’s administration over digital security. “2.8 million students to take exams again!! The Central Board of Secondary Education exams are crucial for students hoping to secure admission to some of India’s most prestigious public universities, and there was widespread anger at the leak. Cheating in exams is common in India, including paying large bribes to buy test papers, as well as more elaborate ruses.

Source: The Guardian March 29, 2018 13:37 UTC