REGULATORY · COMPETITIVE · INDIA
Maharashtra board exams: 107 exam centres derecognised for malpractice
Change
Maharashtra cancelled recognition of 107 Class 10/12 board exam centres (31 for Class 10, 76 for Class 12) after malpractice reports around Jan 13, during the Feb–Mar 2026 exam cycle.
Why it matters
The Maharashtra government told the State Assembly it has derecognised 107 examination centres following reported copying and other irregularities, with incidents cited around January 13. The cancellations cover 31 Class 10 centres and 76 Class 12 centres, affecting the ongoing February–March 2026 board exam administration. Separately, the government stated it is running a “copy-free examination campaign” for this exam window, indicating heightened enforcement posture. CCTV cameras were stated as mandatory at all Class 10 and Class 12 examination centres, creating a uniform monitoring requirement and potential eligibility constraint for centres lacking compliant surveillance setup.
Implications
- • Exam seating/centre availability reduced as 107 centres are removed from the roster.
- • Centre operators face a binding CCTV requirement to host Class 10/12 exams.
- • Enforcement risk increases for centres due to stated anti-copying campaign.
- • Students/schools may face reassignment and logistics changes during Feb–Mar 2026 exams.
Who is affected
- • Class 10 and Class 12 students scheduled at the derecognised centres
- • School administrators coordinating board exam logistics and centre assignments
- • Operators/management of board examination centres (public and private)
- • Maharashtra State Board exam administration and invigilation staff
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