HS Exam: Controversy in Nagaon as Student Allegedly Barred from Exam Over Age

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NAGAON: A controversy has erupted in Nagaon after a female student, Kamala Khatun, was allegedly barred from appearing her higher secondary final exam at the Kalongpar Senior Secondary School due to her age.

According to reports, Kamala Khatun, a 45 year-old student from Dr S R K. Secondary School, was not allowed to enter the examination centre by the principal of Kalongpar Senior Secondary School.

 The student had reportedly brought her admit card and other necessary documents, but was denied entry by the principal, who claimed that her age was a barrier for appearing in the examination.

 The incident sparked outrage among the student community, with many questioning the rationale behind denying a student the right to take an exam due to her age.

The principal of Dr S R K Secondary School, Jakir Hussain, has condemned the incident and demanded a probe into the matter.

When contacted, the District Inspector of Schools, Mridul Kumar Nath, said that the matter was under investigation and declined to comment further.

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