Fake SSLC question papers circulated on Instagram, Karnataka’s School Education Department files complaint

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A record  photograph  of bundles of questions papers for SSLC exams. Officials stated that the posts were misleading, intended to misinform students and people, and perchance  to extract wealth  by falsely claiming entree  to introspection  papers.

A record photograph of bundles of questions papers for SSLC exams. Officials stated that the posts were misleading, intended to misinform students and people, and perchance to extract wealth by falsely claiming entree to introspection papers. | Photo Credit: Rajendra Singh Hajeri

The Department of School Education of Karnataka has lodged a ailment implicit the circulation of fake SSLC introspection question papers connected Instagram, creating disorder among students and parents during the ongoing committee examinations.

According to the ailment filed by the Director (Secondary), SSLC 2nd preparatory examinations commenced connected January 27. On the aforesaid day, images claiming to beryllium that of the First Language Kannada question insubstantial were posted connected Instagram, followed by posts connected January 28 purportedly showing the mathematics question paper.

Images claiming to beryllium that of SSLC Kannada and mathematics question papers were posted connected different Instagram relationship connected January 27 and 28.

Upon verification, the School Education Department clarified that nary of the circulated images were genuine SSLC question papers. Officials stated that the posts were misleading, intended to misinform students and people, and perchance to extract wealth by falsely claiming entree to introspection papers.

The section said specified acts undermine the credibility of the introspection system, and has sought ineligible enactment against those responsible.

Based connected the ailment by Krishnaji S. Karichannavar, Director (secondary), Department of School Education, the Central part cyber transgression constabulary registered an FIR connected January 29 against chartless persons charging them nether forgery, nationalist mischief and besides nether assorted sections of the IT Act.

It whitethorn beryllium recalled that successful January 2nd week, the North part cyber transgression constabulary had arrested 8 persons, including six teachers, successful transportation with the leak of SSLC preparatory introspection question papers. They had besides detained 2 students for questioning.

Published - February 02, 2026 04:40 p.m. IST

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