As many as 248 SSC students this year were caught using code words, and making threats to examiners, while 118 others were found copying and using illegal means during the board exam, the results of which were announced on Friday.
 
The state board chief said that they are almost through with the inquiry and the verdict on the same will be announced soon.

According to state board officials, the results of a total of 94 students were withheld pending further inquiries, including the highest - 67 from the Mumbai division followed by 25 from Aurangabad and two from Nagpur division. These were mostly cases of copying and other malpractices during exams.