2022 TET Data Leak: Allegations of Data Leak for Primary TET, A Big Conspiracy Behind It? What is the Board Saying?

2022 TET Data Leak: Recently, sensational information has emerged regarding the results of the 2022 Primary Teacher Eligibility Test (Primary TET 2022). It is alleged that the certificates and personal information of nearly 1.5 lakh candidates who passed the TET have been leaked on a third-party website. This incident has caused widespread anxiety and commotion among job aspirants across the state.

Major Questions Arise About Data Security

The incident came to light when it was discovered that the certificates of the 2022 TET passers were available not on the official website of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education, but on a private website. This website primarily provides services related to land and voter card information. Questions are now being raised as to how the results and certificates of a crucial examination like the TET ended up on such a website.

The following aspects of this incident are particularly concerning:

• Data Leak of 1.5 Lakh Candidates: It is feared that the leaked data may include candidates’ names, roll numbers, and other sensitive personal information.
• Role of the Third-Party Website: Suspicions have arisen regarding the legitimacy and purpose of the website where this information is available.
• Apprehensions About the Future of Job Aspirants: This data leak has put the future and data security of the job seekers at risk.

Board’s Reaction and Political Turmoil

As soon as this incident came to light, the President of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education, Goutam Pal, stated that they are investigating the matter and will take legal action if the allegations are proven true. According to him, it is not possible for data to be leaked from the board’s official government website. If a fraudulent syndicate is behind this, strict action will be taken against them.

On the other hand, the political arena has also become active regarding this incident. BJP leader and lawyer Tarun Jyoti Tiwari has hinted at a conspiracy. He mentioned that a similar issue with a fake website had occurred during the 2014 TET examination. He also alleged that the leaked list contains the names of some individuals who are over the age limit for the TET exam, raising questions about the transparency of the entire recruitment process.

A Repeat of the Past and Concerns of Job Aspirants

Controversy surrounding the TET examination in West Bengal is not new. Allegations of digital fraud and fake websites have surfaced multiple times before. The recurrence of such incidents is increasing distrust and frustration among job aspirants. They fear whether this data leak is a setup for a new fraudulent scheme. In this situation, they are demanding swift and transparent action from the board.

This incident has also highlighted the vulnerabilities in the digital security of the state’s education and recruitment system. It is imperative to adopt stricter and more secure measures to prevent such incidents in the future.