SSC Class 10 board exams begin from today

Speaking at a press meet today, Sharad Gosavi, chairperson, Maharashtra Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), said that 864,120 boys, 747,471 girls, and 19 transgender students from 23,492 secondary schools across the state will sit for the exams conducted at 5,130 main exam centres. If, for any unavoidable reasons, students are unable to attend practical, internal assessment, oral, or project exams, they will be given an opportunity to appear for these exams between March 18 and March 20 after the written exams.

“Students must arrive at the center at least 30 minutes before the exam starts. They must be present in the hall by 10.30am for the morning session and 2.30pm for the afternoon session. Like last year, an additional 10 minutes will be given beyond the exam duration. A counselling helpline has been set up to help students manage stress during the exams. There is a break between major subject exams. The official schedule published and printed by the board should be considered valid and ignore details given by other sources,” said Gosavi.

According to Gosavi, 271 flying squads have been deployed, sensitive exam centres monitored using drone cameras and video recording conducted outside centres. Individuals involved in promoting, assisting, or committing malpractice at exam centers will face criminal charges, which will be cognisable and non-bailable.