Assam paper leak row: Affiliation of 15 private schools suspended; 3 govt schools under scanner

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has suspended the affiliation of 15 private schools across 10 districts for violating examination protocols.

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has suspended the affiliation of 15 private schools across 10 districts for violating examination protocols and breaking the seal of Class 11 Mathematics question papers before the scheduled time, leading to a leak.

Additionally, the state government is set to take action against three provincialized schools for similar violations.

According to an official notification, FIRs have been lodged against all 18 institutions involved in the malpractice. The affected private schools have been barred from admitting Class 11 students for the 2025–26 academic session until further notice. However, students currently appearing for their Class 11 exams will be allowed to continue their studies.

Private Schools with Suspended Affiliation

Sl. No	District	School Name
1	Barpeta	Azad Anchalik Jatiya Vidyalay, Palhazi
2	Bajali	Bajali Academy Of Excellence Sr. Sec. School, Pathsala
3	Cachar	Edith Douglas HS School
4	Cachar	Presidency Sr. Sec. School
5	Dhemaji	NCD Sr. Sec. School
6	Dhemaji	Suvidya REM HS School
7	Hailakandi	Pschim Jonai Sr. Sec. School
8	Kamrup Metro	Hailakandi Science Sr. Sec. School
9	Lakhimpur	Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia Sr. Sec. School
10	Majuli	Bongalmara Academy Sr. Sec. School
11	Majuli	Vivekananda Vidyalaya
12	Majuli	Bagariguri Advance Academy Sr. Sec. School
13	Nagaon	Alpha Beta Sr. Sec. School
14	Nagaon	SAS International Model School
15	Nalbari	Ambitious Sr. Sec. School

Government/Provincialized Schools Under Scrutiny

Sl. No	District	School Name
1	Dhubri	Lakhiganj HS School
2	Kamrup Metro	Arya Vidyapith HS School
3	Kamrup	Rangia Girls' HS School

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The Board has instructed all concerned inspectors of schools to file police complaints against the erring institutions. Pending the outcome of the investigation, these schools will not be allowed to enroll new students for the upcoming academic session.

The ASSEB had earlier postponed the Class 11 Mathematics exam following reports of a possible question paper leak. The board is expected to announce further decisions on the rescheduled examinations and additional measures after its meeting on March 24.

Edited By: Atiqul Habib

Published On: Mar 22, 2025