Board Exam / Odisha Matric Exams 2026 Begin; Over 5.6 Lakh Students Under AI Watch
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Key Points
- A total of 5,61,979 students are appearing for the matriculation examinations across 3,082 centers in Odisha.
- AI-powered cameras have been installed at exam centers to ensure transparency, prevent malpractice, and maintain discipline.
- Authorities have allowed students to enter the exam hall within 30 minutes of the start time, ensuring minor delays don’t bar participation.
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: The annual matriculation examinations commenced today across Odisha. As many as 5,61,979 students are appearing the examination at 3,082 examination centres statewide.
Authorities have announced that students arriving within the first thirty minutes of the exam will still be permitted to enter, ensuring that minor delays do not prevent participation.
To strengthen transparency and curb malpractice, AI-powered cameras have been installed across examination centers. These advanced monitoring systems are expected to provide real-time surveillance, ensuring fairness and discipline throughout the process.
Education officials emphasised that the integration of technology is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the examinations while reducing human error in supervision.
Parents and students alike have expressed both relief and curiosity about the new measures, hoping that they will contribute to a smoother and more credible examination environment.
Also Read: Odisha CHSE Plus II Exam Begins, CM Majhi Conveys Good Wishes
With the exams now underway, the state awaits the performance of its young learners, who are stepping into one of the most defining academic challenges of their school years.
Authorities have announced that students arriving within the first thirty minutes of the exam will still be permitted to enter, ensuring that minor delays do not prevent participation.
To strengthen transparency and curb malpractice, AI-powered cameras have been installed across examination centers. These advanced monitoring systems are expected to provide real-time surveillance, ensuring fairness and discipline throughout the process.
Education officials emphasised that the integration of technology is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the examinations while reducing human error in supervision.
Parents and students alike have expressed both relief and curiosity about the new measures, hoping that they will contribute to a smoother and more credible examination environment.
Also Read: Odisha CHSE Plus II Exam Begins, CM Majhi Conveys Good Wishes
With the exams now underway, the state awaits the performance of its young learners, who are stepping into one of the most defining academic challenges of their school years.
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