Patna: Bihar's exasperated Education Minister P.K. Shahi admitted on Thursday that cheating-free examinations were not possible in the state, minus the cooperation of students' parents.

More than 1.4 million students are appearing in the Class 10 board examination amid widespread reports of mass copying and cheating. Shahi admitted to the media that holding 'free and fair exam' was a big challenge for the Bihar government. "The government cannot stop cheating in exam. It is also the responsibility of the society to ensure a cheating-free exam. More than the government, the parents and guardians of students should come forward to end mass cheating," he said.