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33 malpractice cases found on day one of PU exam

Staff Reporter

6.2 lakh students are appearing for the examination

— Photo: K. Murali Kumar

Joyous: Students greet one another while coming out of an examination centre in Bangalore on Friday.

Bangalore: The second Pre-University examination began on Friday with students across the State attempting Chemistry, Business Studies, Carnatic/ Hindustani music examinations. A total of 6.2 lakh students are appearing for the examinations this year, which is being held in 856 centres in different colleges across the State.

As many as 33 cases of malpractice were identified on the first day.

The Department of Pre-University Education had identified 160 centres (110 as sensitive and 50 as hyper-sensitive) to check incidence of malpractices.

Syed Shafequddin, second PU (Commerce) student of Seshadripuram College, said that the Business Studies paper was easier than he had expected.

“I had prepared well by answering previous years’ question papers. However, I am worried about the Mathematics examination that is scheduled for Saturday,” he said.

Chemistry paper was not very difficult as well. Vinod Kumar, second PU (Science) student, said that the paper was easy, something he had not expected.

“I was actually prepared to tackle a tough paper. It was a pleasant surprise. Also, all questions were from the syllabus,” he said.

Bhargav S., second PU (Science) student, K.L.E. Independent PU College, said that the previous years’ Chemistry paper was difficult.

“I thought that was a norm and worked hard. All my friends were also happy with the paper and one of them is expecting to score above 90 marks,” he said.

Meanwhile, D. Karunakaran, Joint Director (Examination), Department of Pre-University Examination, said that the first day of the examination went on smoothly and not received any complaints from parents or students on malpractice. He, however, said: “We have been getting calls from anxious parents and students who want some clarification. We advice them to not panic and not heed to rumours,” he said.

As many as 33 cases of malpractice were reported. Maximum number of cases were reported in Belgaum (nine), followed by Bijapur (six), Raichur (four), Chitradurga (three), Haveri (three). Cases were also reported from Bangalore North, Bagalkot, Davangere, Hassan, Chickaballapur, and Udupi.

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