Students from various parts of Mumbai appeared for the Maharashtra SSC exams on Monday. (Pics/Nimesh Dave, Atul Kamble, Ranjeet Jadhav and Prasun Choudhari)
Updated on : 24 February,2025 11:13 AM IST | Compiled by : ronak mastakar
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
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
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
