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As many as 58 of the 670 Class 12 examination centres and 127 of the 1,004 Class 10 centres still do not have CCTV surveillance in every classroom ahead of the board examinations, official sources said.

In its bid to conduct ‘copy-free’ exams, the Maharashtra State Board had directed all exam centres to install CCTV cameras not only along their premises but also inside every classroom for close monitoring.

Centres that fail to comply with this requirement have been instructed to make alternative arrangements, including exchanging supervising teachers with other centres, to ensure unbiased invigilation.

Number of non-compliant centres expected to reduce

Interestingly, for Class 12, several centres in Mumbai’s western suburbs have been unable to install CCTV cameras in all classrooms, while most schools in the eastern suburbs, Palghar and Raigad districts, have complied with the norms.

Officials said the number of non-compliant centres is expected to reduce further, as many schools and colleges are still in the process of installing CCTV systems, they said.

For Class 10 examinations, centres in the western suburbs and South Mumbai districts are lagging behind in CCTV implementation.

A significant number of these are Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-run schools, for which the Education Officer has written to the state government seeking additional funds to meet board regulations.

This year, the Class 10 board examinations will begin on February 20, while the Class 12 exams are scheduled to start on February 10.