KARACHI (Dunya News) – A question paper of grade 9 was leaked as annual Matriculation examination commenced in Karachi on Tuesday.
The question paper of Computer Sciences was reportedly leaked on social media. A Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) spokesman, however, refused to confirm the news.
He said the paper had been circulating on social media but he could not confirm whether it's fake or genuine.
Meanwhile, the BSEK said a total 365,102 registered candidates for both the ninth and tenth grades are taking examination.
There are 505 examination centres established: 148 in government schools, 357 in private schools, and one in the Central Jail, where 22 students will take the examination.
The morning session will cover the Science group, while the afternoon session will encompass the General group.
Secondary board examinations will conclude on May 31.
The Education Department has deployed 50 vigilance officers. Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in examination centres and the use of photostat machines around examination centres during exams has been completely banned.
Section 144 is enforced around examination centres, with a directive issued to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during exams.