Nagpur, February 21 Police are investigating a suspected leak after the Class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media in Nagpur ahead of the exam conducted by the Maharashtra board, officials said on Saturday.
The malpractice came to light on Wednesday at a high school examination center after a female student's frequent visits to the restroom raised suspicion.
Invigilators seized the student's smartphone. Analysis of the phone revealed that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the exam began, officials said, adding that possible answers were also exchanged in the same group.
Based on the student's statement, another student is being questioned.
The preliminary investigation suggests that a person linked to a private coaching center shared the question paper for money, officials said.
A case has been registered at the Sadar police station, and an investigation has been launched.