Guwahati, March 13: The Assam Government on Monday said the general science question paper of the Class 10 state board exam was leaked and the test has been cancelled. A police case was filed and the CID has been ordered to investigate the matter, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said. CTET Paper Leak: Coaching Owner Arrested in Lucknow for Leaking Question Paper and Charging Money in Exchange From Aspirants.

"Last night, Secondary Education Board, Assam (SEBA) got some clue that today's paper (general science) has been leaked. Accordingly, the exam was cancelled. The next date will be announced in due course of time," Pegu told reporters here. A detailed probe will reveal the source of the leak and the culprits behind it, he said. CBSE Board Exams 2023 Question Paper Leaked? Here's What Board Said.

"There is no question of involvement of teachers. The papers are kept at police stations and taken to examination centres only on the morning of the test day," Pegu added.

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