Bhubaneswar: The evaluation of answersheets of the Matric exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) began today amid tight security arrangements.
The BSE has taken stringent measures to ensure the smooth and fair evaluation process. The board has warned that strict action will be taken against anyone indulging in unfair practices during the evaluation process.
As per the BSE instructions, the evaluation process will commence at 10 am every morning and continue till 5 pm. Teachers, instructors, and other staff members involved in the evaluation process will not be allowed to leave the premises during the evaluation hours. Additionally, mobile phone entry has been restricted.
According to sources, as many as 11,800 teachers have been deployed for the evaluation process. The evaluation centres have been equipped with advanced security systems, including CCTV cameras, to prevent any malpractices.
The BSE has also appointed a camp officer, a chief observer, two deputy observers, and two supervisors at each evaluation centre. Additionally, over 300 data entry operators have been engaged to upload the marks online. Every day, after the evaluation, the marks will be uploaded online.
Notably, This year, a total of 5,22,336 students registered for the matric examination, but over 15,000 students were absent.
