3-page question papers, tougher law: Maharashtra board plans major reforms for class 10, 12 exams
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is implementing significant reforms for class 10 and 12 exams. These changes include reducing the length of question papers from 10-11 pages to just 3-4 pages and introducing stricter laws against answer sheet tampering. The aim is to alleviate student stress and enhance the integrity of the evaluation process.
- ▪The Maharashtra board plans to restructure question papers to reduce length and printing costs.
- ▪The new format will cut question paper length to 3-4 pages, resulting in nearly 60% savings in printing costs.
- ▪The board is also seeking to amend laws to classify answer sheet manipulation as a criminal offence.
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3-page question papers, tougher law: Maharashtra board plans major reforms for class 10, 12 examsThe Maharashtra board has decided to restructure the question papers which currently run into 10 to 11 pages for some subjects.Updated on: May 18, 2026 9:17 AM ISTBy Kimaya BoralkarShare viaCopy link The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is planning two major reforms related to class 10 and 12 examinations including a complete restructuring of the question paper format to reduce length and printing costs, and stricter legal provisions to bring answer sheet tampering and manipulation of marks under the ambit of criminal offences.Maharashtra SSC, HSC exams set for major overhaul with shorter papers, stricter anti-fraud rules (Representative image)Board…
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