Questions are being raised on the transparency of examinations as thousands of candidates appear in the examinations, but a poor monitoring and surveillance system failed to stop the cheating in Jacoabad, Ghotki, and Ubaro, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
Students reportedly received solved versions of the leaked paper through WhatsApp groups, with some paying for access, highlighting widespread malpractice during the examination process.
Inside examination centres, students openly used mobile phones to solve papers, despite prior warnings from authorities promising strict action against cheating and paper leaks.
In Jacobabad, candidates use mobile phones openly in the examination hall, and no one dares to stop them from cheating.
In Ubaro Ghotki, the chemistry paper of nineth class being held under the auspices of the Larkana Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education was leaked, and the local administration miserably failed to take any action in this regard.
In Naushahro Feroze, the tenth class Urdu paper surfaced prematurely, circulating among students before official distribution, undermining earlier assurances of transparency from the education department.
The chemistry subject paper was also available on the WhatsApp group before it started. Candidates are using mobile phones without any fear.
Across Sindh, 1,353,258 students from grades nine to twelve will appear in examinations beginning April 7, with more than 1,600 centers established across multiple divisions.
Reporters: Sherbaz Baloch, Saddam Chandio