Archive · 23 Jan 2026
HSC Practical Exams Begin with Strict Anti-Copying Measures
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) practical exams have started in Maharashtra.
The state board has put strong rules to stop cheating.
They have warned that any exam center where cheating is found will not be allowed to hold exams next year.
Last year, 107 centers were already closed because of cheating.
More than 80% of centers now have cameras to watch over the exams.
The board wants to keep exams fair and clean.
HSC practical exams began in Maharashtra on Thursday with strict anti-copying measures.
The state board warned that any exam center with detected copying will lose recognition next year.
Over 80% of exam centers are equipped with CCTV surveillance to prevent cheating.
Last year, 107 exam centers were derecognized due to copying cases.
Chairman Trigun Kulkarni emphasized the continuation of the 'copy-free exam' campaign with the same rigor.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- What
- HSC Practical Examinations
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To ensure strict vigil against copying and maintain exam integrity
- Exam Type
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Practical Examinations
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Date
- Thursday
- Anti-Copying Measures
- CCTV Surveillance, Strict Vigil
- Previous Action
- 107 Examination Centres Derecognized Last Year
- Current Warning
- Derecognition for Centres with Copying Cases
- CCTV Coverage
- More than 80% of Exam Centres