Leading the pack was Chandrachur Sen, a student from Cooch Behar district's Rambhola High School. Sen secured a remarkable 99% (693 marks), securing the coveted top rank.

A five-member delegation of those who lost their jobs met officials of the State Board of Secondary Education to discuss the situation.

After scrutiny, Ramanuj Ganguly, President of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Examinations, confirmed the authenticity of the circulated English question papers.