Maharashtra Class 12 Exams Begin with 42 Malpractice Cases on Day One
Pune, 11th February 2026: The first day of the Maharashtra Higher Secondary (Class 12) board examinations recorded 42 cases of alleged malpractice across the state, despite heightened surveillance and preventive measures at examination centres.
The irregularities surfaced during Tuesday’s English paper, which marked the start of the annual board exams. Education authorities had anticipated the possibility of unfair practices, particularly as English is often considered a challenging subject by many students. In response, both the State Vigilance Committee and District Vigilance Committees had deployed strict monitoring mechanisms and inspection teams.
Officials said the reported cases were detected due to intensified supervision and prompt intervention by vigilance squads. According to divisional data, Amravati recorded the highest number with 22 cases, followed by Pune with 10. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar reported 3 cases, Nashik 4, Latur 2, and Nagpur 1. No instances of malpractice were reported from Mumbai, Kolhapur, or Konkan divisions.
Dr. Deepak Mali, Secretary of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, confirmed the figures and noted that enhanced vigilance enabled swift identification of violations.
Meanwhile, the State Board is functioning under temporary administrative arrangements. State Board President Trigun Kulkarni is currently on official education-related duty, with Board Chairman Dr. Nandakumar Bedse overseeing responsibilities in his absence.
Authorities have reiterated their resolve to uphold examination integrity and stated that further scrutiny will follow in all reported cases.
