The exams are being conducted at 5,130 centres, marking a crucial milestone for thousands of students

According to MSBSHSE officials, this year’s student registrations include 8,64,120 boys, 7,47,471 girls, and 19 transgender candidates. The number of candidates has increased by 2,165 compared to the previous year

Among the various divisions, Mumbai has the highest number of students sitting for the exams, with 3,60,317 candidates

To ensure a smooth and fair examination process, authorities have put stringent measures in place to prevent cheating

Staff at 701 examination centres have been entirely replaced to avoid any misconduct

Additionally, district administrations have deployed drone cameras for surveillance at select examination centres to monitor any suspicious activity

To further strengthen security, 1.8 lakh staff members have been deployed across examination centres. Those responsible for transporting question papers to exam halls will be tracked via mobile GPS

Recognising the stress that board exams bring, the Maharashtra education board has set up counselling services from 8 AM to 8 PM for students and parents

With all arrangements in place, students across Maharashtra begin their SSC journey

Authorities have urged students to focus on their studies and avoid distractions as they take this crucial step in their academic careers

The Maharashtra State Board has also declared helpline numbers for students feeling exam-related stress. The list of numbers is available on the official website of the Maharashtra State Board