In the ongoing Madhyamik exams, the examination for 39 students has been canceled because they were found to have brought mobile phones into the examination hall. This revelation was made by the president of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, Ramanuj Gangopadhyay, who emphasized that while efforts are being made to curb mobile phone usage in examination centers, any instance of phones being discovered still leads to cancellation. The cancellation occurred during the sixth day of examinations, with multiple centers in Bankura district being monitored during this time.

Gangopadhyay's comments come at a time when rigorous measures are being put in place to maintain the integrity of the examination process. The president stated that significant improvements have been observed in managing mobile phone usage, though the challenge remains to completely eliminate the problem. He reiterated the board’s commitment to ensuring that students comply with examination regulations to preserve fairness and credibility in the results.

The implications of this cancellation may resonate across the student body, creating heightened awareness about the seriousness of following examination regulations. The board's actions reflect a broader effort to assess not only the academic prowess of candidates but also their adherence to ethical conduct during assessments. As students prepare for future examinations, this incident might encourage a stronger dedication to compliance with the rules, ensuring a smooth examination process in the coming years.