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India’s exam crisis is not only about leaked papers; it is about the collapse of trust in one of the country’s most important social-mobility systems. For millions of students, a single exam represents years of sacrifice, family savings and future identity. This article examines how paper leaks, coaching pressure, scarcity of seats and weak accountability are turning competitive exams into a national trust crisis.
