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In a major exam mishap, 21 Urdu medium students appearing for the Maharashtra SSC 2025 board exam at Vimalabai Deshmukh School, Latur, were provided with the wrong English question paper on Saturday, March 2.
The students were mistakenly given First Language English (03) instead of English (17), which is not included in their syllabus. The error left the students distressed, forcing them to wait for three hours at the exam centre while officials worked to rectify the mistake.
What Went Wrong?
- The mix-up occurred due to a clerical error by a new staff member who misinterpreted the colour-coded system used to differentiate question papers.
- SA Koyale, chief of the exam centre, acknowledged the mistake and stated that a report has been sent to the SSC board for further action.
School Principals Demand Action
Following the incident, principals from multiple schools, including:
SA Jagirdar Secondary School
Maulana Azad High School
Siraj-ul-Uloom Girls High School
Osmania Urdu High School
…have urged the Ahmedpur Block Education Officer to take immediate corrective measures and prevent similar errors in the future.
Maharashtra SSC Exams 2025 Schedule & Format
- The Maharashtra SSC 2025 exams are being conducted from February 21 to March 17, 2025.
- Exams follow the traditional pen-and-paper format and are held in two shifts:
- Morning: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Afternoon: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The first exam in the schedule was the language paper.
Maharashtra SSC Results & Passing Criteria
In the Maharashtra Board SSC 2024 results, a total of 95.81% students cleared the exam.
Key Statistics from SSC 2024:
- Total Students Appeared: 15,49,326
- Total Students Passed: 14,84,431
- Pass Percentage Among Girls: 97.21%
- Pass Percentage Among Boys: 94.56%
Minimum Passing Criteria:
- Students must score at least 33% in each subject and overall to pass and be promoted to the next class.
What Happens Next?
With concerns raised by school principals and a report submitted to the SSC board, authorities are expected to review the incident and ensure such mistakes are not repeated.
As thousands of students continue their Maharashtra SSC 2025 board exams, exam officials must remain extra vigilant to prevent unnecessary distress for students during this crucial academic milestone.
