Harjot Bains : As over 8.18 lakh students begin their Class 8, 10, and 12 board examinations across Punjab, the Bhagwant Mann Government has implemented an unprecedented security and monitoring framework to ensure fairness, discipline, and zero tolerance for malpractice.
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has deployed a robust, technology-driven system to safeguard the exams, including 384 flying squads—with 111 special teams conducting surprise inspections—strict enforcement of Section 144 within 100 metres of exam centres, and the launch of the first-of-its-kind MATQ App for real-time tracking of question papers. These measures aim to prevent any leakage and maintain complete transparency.
With 6,792 examination centres operational and over 5,600 officials deployed on the ground, the state’s education machinery is working in mission mode to ensure smooth, credible, and secure exams, reflecting the government’s commitment to accountable governance in education.
Harjot Bains Encourages Students to Approach Board Exams Fearlessly and With Confidence
Extending his best wishes to students, Education Minister Harjot Bains said, “Examinations are a celebration of knowledge. I urge all students to appear in exams fearlessly, with honesty and confidence. Your hard work today will illuminate your tomorrow and contribute to Punjab’s progress.”
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The minister highlighted the scale of preparations, noting that PSEB has set up 6,792 centres across the state: 2,307 for Class 8, 2,367 for Class 10, and 2,118 for Class 12. To ensure smooth conduct at the ground level, 2,469 Superintendents and 3,193 Deputy Superintendents have been deployed.
Emphasising the government’s push for transparency, Bains added, “To usher in a new era of accountability, the MATQ App has been introduced to track question papers in real-time, ensuring foolproof security and zero leakage risk. Additionally, Section 144 has been strictly imposed within a 100-metre radius of all exam centres to prevent unauthorised gatherings.”
Reaffirming the state government’s commitment, he concluded, “The Bhagwant Mann Government is ensuring that examinations are conducted smoothly across Punjab with a strong focus on quality, fairness, and transparency.”