SC favours scrapping SSC 2017 exam; NTA likely to hold fresh test

The move is taken to make sure that the beneficiaries of the leaked question paper don't get into the system

The Supreme Court on Monday favoured scrapping of Staff Selection Commission (SSC) 2017 graduation-level examination. The case which involved leaked question papers ahead of the examination is under review and is likely to call for a fresh examination for all students who appeared for it. 

Around 190,000 students who appeared for the SCC examination between 17 and 22 February, this year, held a protest, seeking justice and clarification of the case. 

Calling it an unfair means, SC sought Central govt to take note on the issue, although no order has been passed so far.

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