Madhya Pradesh: Hundreds of students clear Class X, XII open school examination without appearing

Hundreds of students in Madhya Pradesh have reportedly cleared Class X and XII open school examination without appearing for it.

During a preliminary inquiry, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), an autonomous body that works under the HRD Ministry found that candidates passed the examination without giving it.

The Institute has written to the HRD Ministry seeking an investigation by 'vigilance agencies' into irregularities across three examination centres — Ratlam,  Umaria  and  Sehore, reported Indian Express.

“I do not want to name the vigilance agency at this moment.” said NIOS chairman Chandra B Sharma told the daily when asked if he had sought a CBI investigation.

A three-member inquiry committee has been set-up to look into complaints of irregularities.

Over two lakh candidates appeared for the secondary and senior secondary-level examination held in March-April.