Nagpur: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is set to kick off the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations for Class XII students starting this Wednesday. In line with previous years, the district administration has taken comprehensive precautions to ensure a fair and copy-free examination environment.
In the Nagpur division alone, a staggering 163,017 students are gearing up to take the examinations, marking a notable increase of 7,104 students compared to last year’s tally of 155,913. To accommodate this surge in student numbers, the authorities have ramped up the number of examination centers from 484 to 498.
Scheduled to commence on Wednesday, February 21, and conclude on March 11, the HSC examinations come with strict guidelines. A circular from the Board stipulates that students with sessions starting at 11 am must be in their respective examination rooms by 10:30 am, while those with sessions at 3 pm are required to arrive by 2:30 pm. Any student arriving after the distribution of question papers will be barred from entering the examination hall.
To bolster the integrity of the examinations, 13 flying squads have been deployed across the Nagpur division, encompassing six districts, including Chandrapur, Gondia, Bhandara, Wardha, Gadchiroli, and Nagpur.
The State Board is resolute in conducting the examinations in a fair manner, implementing various measures to ensure error-free and copy-free proceedings. The district administration has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing this process. Collector Dr. Vipin Itankar has reiterated that strict action will be taken against any instances of mass copying or unfair means, holding the concerned Centre Heads, Headmasters, or teachers accountable.
Dr. Itankar emphasized the importance of maintaining a supportive environment for students during the examination period. The presence of photocopy centers within 100 meters of examination centers has been prohibited to thwart any attempts at malpractice. Additionally, the Board has appointed counselors to provide guidance and support to students facing exam-related stress or depression. However, students and parents are advised not to seek examination-related details from counselors, as their contact information is available on the official website of the Board.
