The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated the installation of CCTV systems in all schools designated as examination centres for the 2025 Class 10 and 12 board exams. This decision aims to strengthen monitoring and ensure the smooth, fair conduct of exams, deterring any unfair practices.

Around 44 lakh students are expected to participate in these exams across India and in 26 other countries, with approximately 8,000 schools being designated as examination centres.

In its recent notice, CBSE has made it clear that schools without CCTV facilities will not be considered as exam centres. The policy also stresses the importance of adhering to privacy regulations, ensuring that students and staff are informed about CCTV installations, and that footage remains confidential and is only accessible to authorised personnel.

Each school is also required to assign one supervisor for every ten examination rooms or 240 students, reinforcing CBSE’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the exam process.