KKN Gurugram Desk | The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has officially begun the Class 12 board exams from February 25, 2025, while Class 10 exams will commence from February 27 and continue till March 21. The first exam for Class 12 students is Hindi, and the examination timing is from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
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Students must reach the exam center by 8:30 AM, as the exam hall gates will close at 8:45 AM. Question papers will be distributed at 8:55 AM, and students will be given an additional 15 minutes to read the paper before starting the exam.
MP Board Exam 2025: Exam Centers & Security Measures
This year, 3887 exam centers have been set up across the state. To prevent cheating, the board has installed jammers at 222 sensitive and 340 highly sensitive centers across 11 districts, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain, and Morena.
Key Guidelines for Exam Centers:
✔ Strict entry rules: Students arriving after 8:40 AM will not be allowed inside.
✔ Surveillance & Inspection: Flying squads, joint directors (JD), and District Education Officers (DEOs) will monitor the exams.
✔ Mobile Phones Prohibited: No teachers or center heads can carry mobile phones inside exam centers.
✔ CCTV Monitoring: Government school exam centers will have CCTV cameras for real-time online monitoring.
✔ No Additional Answer Sheets: This year, supplementary answer sheets will not be provided. The main answer sheet will have 32 pages with a barcode on the first page.
✔ Security for Question Papers & Answer Sheets: Responsibility for question paper distribution and answer sheet collection has been assigned to different officials to prevent leaks and misconduct.
✔ Strict Action Against Cheating: If a student is caught with unauthorized material, action will be taken under the Examination Act, including FIR registration for criminal misconduct.
MP Board Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme 2025
The MP Board has made key changes to the exam pattern this year. There will be more short-answer questions and fewer long-answer questions.
Exam Format for Class 10:
- Theory Paper: 75 marks
- Internal Assessment: 25 marks
Exam Format for Class 12:
- Subjects with Practical Exams:
- Theory Paper: 70 marks
- Practical Exam & Internal Assessment: 30 marks
- Subjects Without Practical Exams:
- Theory Paper: 80 marks
- Internal Assessment: 20 marks
???? Social Science is expected to be the easiest subject to score in Class 10. Students will need to answer 23 questions in 3 hours.
Copy Checking Process & Evaluation Rules
This year, the MP Board has introduced stricter guidelines for answer sheet evaluation to ensure accuracy and fairness in the marking process.
New Rules for Paper Checking:
✔ Each teacher can check a maximum of 45 copies per day.
✔ In the first round, 30 copies will be allotted; an additional 15 copies will be given only after verification.
✔ Compensation for checking copies:
- Class 10 answer sheet: ₹15 per copy
- Class 12 answer sheet: ₹16 per copy
Additional Measures for Paper Evaluation:
✔ CCTV Cameras at Evaluation Centers – Continuous monitoring for transparency.
✔ Jammers Installed at 200 High-Risk Centers – To prevent malpractice.
✔ Copies of Students Scoring 90%+ Will Be Rechecked – Answer sheets of meritorious students will be reviewed by subject teachers, head examiners, and assistant examiners.
Strict Guidelines for Teachers During Evaluation
To maintain accuracy in marks calculation, MPBSE has introduced penalties for errors in answer sheet evaluation.
What Happens If a Teacher Makes a Mistake?
❌ A fine of ₹100 per mistake for each incorrect entry in the marks.
❌ If a teacher commits repeated errors, they may be blacklisted and barred from future evaluations.
Teachers will be provided with an official answer key to ensure correct evaluation and avoid discrepancies in marking.
The MP Board Exams 2025 for Class 10 and 12 have strict rules and revised exam patterns to enhance transparency and prevent cheating.
???? Important Exam Rules for Students:
✔ Reach exam centers before 8:30 AM to avoid last-minute issues.
✔ Do not carry mobile phones or electronic devices inside the center.
✔ Use the 15-minute reading time wisely before starting the exam.
✔ Answer all questions within the 32-page main answer booklet as no supplementary sheets will be provided.
✔ Follow instructions to avoid any misconduct, as strict penalties apply for cheating or violations.
With CCTV surveillance, flying squads, and real-time monitoring, MPBSE aims to conduct fair and transparent board exams this year. Students should focus on preparing well and following exam guidelines to score high marks.
???? Stay tuned for more updates on MP Board Exam 2025 results, answer key releases, and evaluation trends!
