The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has called upon the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) to initiate stringent and exemplary disciplinary action in connection with the leakage of question papers for the Class IX Final Examination 2025 Phase-II, describing the incident as a serious breach of trust and a direct threat to the integrity of the State’s academic evaluation system.
In a representation submitted to the Chairperson of NBSE, the Federation expressed deep concern over the revelations that emerged across social media platforms and were later confirmed by NBSE through Notification No. 100/2025 dated December 1, 2025. The NSF stated that the news of the leakage had caused widespread anxiety among parents, teachers, and thousands of students who are currently appearing for the examination.
The Federation said it appreciated NBSE’s prompt response in issuing the notification and taking initial corrective steps, but stressed that the gravity of the matter demanded stronger action. It noted that such a breach, despite the Board’s repeated precautionary guidelines and confidentiality protocols, undermines the fundamental principles of fairness, transparency, and merit that should define the academic environment in Nagaland.
The NSF remarked that the leakage had effectively shaken the confidence of young learners who depend on these annual assessments to reflect their hard work and academic progress.
The representation highlighted that the Board’s decision to continue the examinations as scheduled, ensure stricter confidentiality measures, and temporarily withhold the results of four subjects were necessary immediate actions.
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However, the Federation maintained that accountability must be clearly established and all individuals involved—whether through direct misconduct or negligence—must face decisive disciplinary action.
The NSF urged NBSE to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances leading to the leakage and to strengthen its protocols and monitoring mechanisms within schools and examination centres.
It also urged to impose strict disciplinary measures on any individual, whether staff, institutional head, or other personnel found to be involved, whether directly or through negligence.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding students’ rights and academic welfare, the NSF expressed hope that timely intervention by NBSE would restore public confidence and protect the sanctity of examinations conducted under the Board.
The representation was signed by NSF Vice President & Convenor of the Public Grievances Redressal Cell, Vimeyiekho Vitso, and Assistant General Secretary & Member Secretary of the Cell, Veze Tunyi.
