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Digital shift in Maharashtra board exams likely in future
MSBSHSE is considering a gradual shift to digital exams for Classes 10 and 12, with discussions ongoing and no final format. A GPS-enabled transport system was piloted in Baramati during February–March 2026, and HSC 2026 paper usage was reported; CCTV coverage is planned to be mandatory from next year.
Why It Matters
A move to digital exams could reduce paper use and strengthen exam integrity through enhanced monitoring and secure paper transport.
Timeline
5 Events
Board plans gradual shift to digital examinations with CCTV rollout
May 2, 2026
Board chairman Trigun Kulkarni stated the Maharashtra board is considering a gradual shift towards digital examinations for Classes 10 and 12, with discussions ongoing and the exact format not finalised. He announced that 100% CCTV coverage will be mandatory at all exam centres from next year; centres without CCTV facilities will not be granted recognition. He noted the GPS-based system’s pilot success is being considered for statewide adoption.
FIRs registered and staff suspended for exam irregularities
March 2026
The board registered 15 FIRs related to examination irregularities and suspended 100 staff members for misconduct during the exam process.
Unfair means cases reported during HSC 2026 exams
March 2026
A total of 1,983 unfair means cases were reported across Maharashtra during the HSC 2026 exams, with the Amravati division recording the highest numbers.
HSC 2026 exams paper usage and printing figures
March 2026
In the HSC 2026 examinations, the board used more than 10.92 crore pages for question papers and sample answer sheets, about 223 metric tonnes of paper for total printing, and around 1.06 crore answer booklets required nearly 1,700 metric tonnes of paper.
GPS-enabled digital lock system piloted in Baramati taluka during February 2026 exams
February 2026
During the February–March 2026 exams, the Maharashtra board piloted a GPS-enabled digital lock system with trunks to securely transport question papers from custody centres to exam centres in Baramati taluka; the system's performance will be evaluated for statewide implementation.