167 students score full marks in Chemistry at single exam centre in Villupuram, teachers allege irregularities

villupuram (tamil nadu): allegations of irregularities have surfaced after 167 students secured full marks in chemistry at a single examination centre in tamil nadu's villupuram district, as per the recently announced plus 2 board exam results.across the state, a total of 4,208 students scored 100 out of 100 in computer applications, followed by 3,181 in chemistry, 3,022 in mathematics, 1,125 in physics, and 9,536 in computer science. the science stream registered a pass percentage of 96.99 percent—significantly higher than other subject areas.the unusually high number of perfect scores from one centre has triggered concerns among educators. according to officials, 167 students who wrote the chemistry exam at the government girls' school in senchi union scored 100 marks. teachers have expressed skepticism, stating that it is unlikely for such a large number of students to score without errors.intotal, 251 students reportedly scored full marks in chemistry from various schools in the district, including government boys' and girls' higher secondary schools in avalurpet, sathyamangalam, and ananthapuram.educators have urged the school education department to launch a probe into the matter. “there are indications of answer preparation being facilitated during the exam. this has caused distress among sincere students and their parents,” a teacher said on condition of anonymity.they also highlighted concerns of political interference and called for installation of surveillance cameras at exam centres to uphold the integrity of the examination process.further investigation by education authorities is awaited.