India’s exams are plagued by cheating
It is a symptom of a poor education system
As india’s exam season kicked off earlier this year Facebook groups dedicated to helping with preparations were inundated with offers of guaranteed academic success. “Get leaked questions and answers before your upcoming exam, 100% guaranteed and secured,” read one. “Get certificate without sitting exams 100% legal,” promised another.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Testing situation”
Asia May 28th 2022
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