Electronic goods being imported from China are not only showing impact on the local brands, but are damaging the examination systems including the prestigious EAMCET.
Officials cautioned the invigilators deputed for the EAMCET scheduled on May 22, to be more vigilant in detecting the electronic devices, particularly the affordable products from China, being carried by mischievous students into examination halls.
Hi-tech copying“We are much worried about the hi-tech copying methods being followed by some students. These smuggled products are helping poor candidates to become doctors and engineers, posing a threat to the country and the society,” said EAMCET Convenor N.V. Ramana.
In an interaction with chief superintendents and principals of various colleges held in Vijayawada recently, Mr. Ramana explained through a Power Point presentation on how some students are resorting to malpractice by using China products.
He appealed to the invigilators not to allow electronic gadgets like cell phones, digital watches, goggles, Bluetooth, spy mikes, calculators, scan pens and other nano products into the examination hall.
“Students who are appearing for EAMCET with ulterior intention are carrying hidden cameras, pens and mikes. Interestingly, we observed that there was a great demand for Chinese products in Andhra Pradesh, being sold in electronic shops and on pavements,” Mr. Ramana said.
Invigilators, chief superintendents and flying squad members are requested to observe the movements of the suspect students closely while writing the exam, as they focus on leaking question paper through spy mikes, pens and scan devices and receiving the answers secretly.
“If any student is caught while copying, collect the question paper and answer sheet and do not allow him/her to leave the hall till the examination is over. Stringent action, including criminal cases would be filed against the students who resort to copying,” the convenor warned.
