The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams for Class 10 will be held in Maharashtra from February 21 to March 17. In an effort to ensure that these exams are free from malpractice, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik has called for the successful implementation of the 'Copy-Free' campaign across the state (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
Updated On: 2025-02-20 08:09 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Teachers and support staff put up stickers of seat numbers on desks at Saraswati Mandir High School in Mahim on Thursday
A day before the exams, the district administration is ensuring that all the necessary facilities at the exam centres are in place. Video surveillance will be carried out outside the exam centers to monitor any irregularities
In addition, special teams will be deployed at all exam centers, consisting of both mobile and stationary inspection units, with the help of government officials and staff across the districts
Facial recognition systems will be used to verify the identity of exam center personnel, including center controllers, supervisors, and other staff involved in the examination process
To prevent cheating during the exams, photocopy centers within a 500-meter radius of the exam centers will remain closed, and Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code will be imposed around the centres
Students check their seat numbers at Saraswati Mandir High School in Mahim
Meanwhile, authorities are taking special measures to ensure students reach their examination centres on time. From prioritising students on buses to monitoring train schedules and managing city traffic, multiple agencies have stepped in to minimise delays and disruptions