Maharashtra HSC Exams 2025 begins with Strict Security Measures to Prevent Cheating, Unfair Means

Maharashtra HSC Exams 2025 begins with Strict Security Measures to Prevent Cheating, Unfair Means

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New Delhi, Updated on Feb 11, 2025 08:52 IST

The Maharashtra HSC exams 2025 will be conducted from February 11 to March 18, 2025. This year, strict security measures are in place to ensure smooth conduct and prevent the use of unfair means during the exams.

Maharashtra HSC Exams 2025 begin

Maharashtra HSC Exam 2025: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially started the HSC (Class 12) board exams for 2025, with over 15 lakh students appearing for the exams. The Maharashtra HSC exams 2025 will be conducted from February 11 to March 18, 2025. This year, strict security measures are in place to ensure smooth conduct and prevent the use of unfair means during the exams.

MSBSHSE 12th Exam 2025 Timings and Guidelines for Students

The Maharashtra 12th exams 2025 will be held in two shifts: the morning shift from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and the afternoon shift from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Students are required to report to the exam centers at least half an hour before the exam starts—10:30 AM for the morning shift and 2:30 PM for the afternoon shift.

Students must bring their Maharashtra HSC admit card 2025 and a valid school ID to the exam hall. The state board has also implemented Section 144 at 3,373 exam centers across Maharashtra to prevent any illegal activities during the Mah 12th examination period. This section prohibits the assembly of four or more people near the exam centers and ensures that Xerox centers within 500 meters of the exam halls are closed on exam days.

Maharashtra HSC Board Exam 2025 Details and Student Participation

Out of the total 15 lakh students appearing for the Maharashtra HSC 2025 exams, the student distribution is as follows:

  • 8,10,348 boys
  • 6,94,652 girls
  • 37 transgender students

The board has made arrangements for the smooth conduct of the exams, including providing security and surveillance to ensure transparency. Students from various streams will be appearing for their exams:

  • Science: 7,68,967 students
  • Arts: 3,80,410 students
  • Commerce: 3,19,439 students
  • Vocational (Minimum Skill-based Course): 31,735 students
  • Technical Science (ITI): 4,486 students

Security Measures to Ensure Fair Maharashtra 12th Exams 2025

In light of previous instances of cheating and malpractice, the Maharashtra board has put in place strict security measures to ensure a copy-free exam environment. To prevent any potential cheating, drones will be used to monitor the sensitive exam centers. Additionally, video recording will be conducted outside the examination centers for further scrutiny.

To enhance security, facial recognition systems will be used to monitor exam center directors and supervisors. Identity cards for all coordinators will be issued through the divisional board, and officials from various government departments will support flying squads and sitting squads at all exam centers.

Strict Punishments for Malpractices

According to the Maharashtra Prevention of Malpractices Act, 1982, any attempt to use unfair means during the examination is considered a non-bailable offense. The state government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against cheating and is taking every possible step to maintain the integrity of the exams.

Online Examinations for IT and General Knowledge Papers

Q:   Is Maharashtra HSC 2025 time table out?

A:

Yes, the board released the Maharashtra HSC time table 2025 on November 21, 2024. The Maharashra 12th board exams 2025 will begin from February 11 and will go on till March 11, 2025. The exams will be held in pen and paper format. To check the detailed Maharashtra HSC time table 2025, click on Maharashtra HSC time table 2025

Q:   When are 2025 HSC exams (12th board) in Maharashtra?

A:

The Time Table for Maharashtra 2025 Board is announced together for Science, Commerce, Arts and Vocational streams. Mah HSC timetable 2025 is out on the official website. The Maharashtra HSC (12th board) exam 2025 are being conducted offline from February 11 till March 11, 2025.  

Q:   What are the timings for Maharashtra HSC exams 2025?

A:

Maharashtra HSC exams 2024 are held in two shifts. The Morning Shift is from 11 am to 2.10 pm while the Evening Shift is from 3 pm to 6 .10 pm.

Students can click on Maharashtra HSC time table 2024 to check the detailed exam schedule.

As per the Maharashtra HSC time table 2025, two subjects—Information Technology and General Knowledge—will be conducted online between March 12 and 18, 2025. This initiative will offer a modern approach to testing students’ knowledge in specific subjects.

The Maharashtra HSC Class 12 board exams 2025 are underway, and the state has ensured strict security and exam guidelines to maintain fairness and transparency. With a robust monitoring system in place and detailed instructions for students, the board is committed to providing a smooth and fair exam experience for all candidates. Students are urged to follow the guidelines and report to their exam centers on time.

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