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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has ordered schools to install CCTV cameras in all exam halls.
In a notification to principals and heads of institutions at all connected schools, it stated that board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will only be held in a room equipped with CCTV. It further stated that if a school does not have fixed cameras, they will not be considered an examination site for students. The policy will be adopted in the 2025 exam.
CBSE claims that nearly 44 lakh students will sit for Class 10 and 12 exams this year.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to install CCTV cameras in all test rooms.
In a notification to principals and heads of institutions at all affiliated schools, it was declared that board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will only be held in a room fitted with CCTV. It further specified that if a school does not have fixed cameras, it will not be accepted as an examination venue for students. The policy will be implemented at the 2025 exam.
CBSE reports that over 44 lakh students will take the Class 10 and 12 exams this year.
As part of the policy, examination hall recordings must be properly stored for at least two months after the declaration of results for Classes 10 and 12. This is to ensure that the recordings can be easily recovered in the event that the Board needs to review them. Only allowed personnel can access the cameras’ footage. CBSE has directed schools to ensure that cameras provide dynamic surveillance of specified regions or students, including pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities. It is also vital for schools to realize that the Board will not bear the costs.
During the examination, both parents and pupils will be informed of the decision’s objective as well as their rights. Schools are advised to provide information through various modes such as orientation sessions, handbooks, and notice boards. They have also been advised to take necessary feedback from students, staff, and examination officials to identify improvements and make necessary adjustments.
In each examination centre, one person for every 10 rooms or 240 students will be assigned the responsibility of regularly monitoring the fair conduct of the examinations.
Source:IE
