This refers to the editorial, “Ahead of the cheaters” (June 19). Due to a few unscrupulous elements, the hard work of lakhs of talented students has gone down the drain. That over six lakh students vied for 0.6 per cent of the seats available, shows the intense competition involved in becoming a doctor. The court is right in saying that any test can be termed null and void even if one student stands to gain illegally. The Central Board of Secondary Education cannot shy away from its responsibilities. It is answerable to students who are left in the lurch. It is not the first time this has happened: Papers of the engineering entrance tests the CBSE had conducted too were leaked a few years ago. The CBSE has to take tips from other top institutes which have learnt their lessons and have protected their examination systems. Modern technology should be used to eliminate foul play. The AIPMT re-examination will also be a test for the Board.
