Since its formation in 2014, Telangana has undergone significant changes in its education sector, marked by both commendable advancements and severe challenges. One of the most tragic incidents occurred in 2019 — the Intermediate results fiasco. Nearly 9.
74 lakh students were affected when the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) mishandled the exam results, leading to widespread inaccuracies. Approximately 3.28 lakh students initially failed, causing severe distress and over 25 student suicides.
The errors were attributed to Globarena Technologies, the firm responsible for processing the results. The re-evaluation process revealed significant discrepancies, with over 1,100 students passing after re-verification. This crisis led to statewide protests and demands for accountability, highlighting severe flaws in the educational administration.
The TS Public Service Commission (TSPSC) faced significant challenges with delays and paper leaks. In 2020, the question papers for the Village Revenue Officers (VRO) exam were leaked, causing the exam to be cancelled and rescheduled. This incident led to widespread protests, and a tragic case involved a 17-year-old Pravalika Marri who allegedly committed suicide over these delays.
The then IT minister K.T. Rama Rao's false comments about her not even having applied for the exam and dismissing it as a case of ‘love failure’ instead of taking responsibility, further escalated the controversy.
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