Rajasthan Board Announces Major Exam Reform: Class 10 Tests Twice Yearly from 2027
In a significant educational policy shift, the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) declared on Wednesday that it will conduct Class 10 board examinations twice annually starting from the academic year 2027. The first examination session will be held in February, followed by a second session in May each year.
Immediate Focus on Current Academic Session
The announcement came immediately after the conclusion of Class 12 board examinations for the current academic session. RBSE Secretary Gajendra Singh Rathore, addressing media representatives in Jaipur, confirmed that Class 10 results for this year are expected to be declared by March 20.
"A comprehensive proposal regarding the implementation of biannual board examinations from 2027 has been formally submitted to the state government for final approval," stated Secretary Rathore. "For the current academic year, board examinations were successfully conducted from February 12 to March 11 with rigorous protocols in place."
Enhanced Examination Security Measures
Throughout the recent examination period, the Board implemented multiple layers of security and monitoring to maintain integrity:
- Continuous Surveillance: Joint flying squads comprising Board officials and education department personnel conducted regular inspections
- Special Monitoring Teams: Approximately 150 Joint Directors and District Education Officers led active inspection teams
- Rapid Response Units: 27 special flying squads were formed at the Board level to investigate complaints and take immediate action
- Centralized Control Room: A state-of-the-art Central Examination Control Room operated 24/7, monitoring CCTV feeds and examination center information through large display screens and approximately 30 dedicated laptops
Evaluation Process and Infrastructure
The Board has established comprehensive infrastructure to handle the examination process efficiently:
- Answer Sheet Collection: 66 designated collection centers were established across Rajasthan to gather completed answer sheets
- Centralized Evaluation: All answer sheets are being evaluated at centralized assessment centers
- Teacher Engagement: Currently, 30,915 teachers are actively involved in the evaluation process
- Timely Results: The Board aims to complete all evaluation procedures and declare examination results by the March 20 deadline
Secretary Rathore emphasized that "strict disciplinary measures were implemented throughout the examination period to prevent cheating, with appropriate action taken against any instances of negligence or malpractice." The Board's comprehensive approach included continuous monitoring from a period preceding exam commencement until their conclusion, including operation on all holidays.
This reform initiative represents one of the most significant changes to Rajasthan's secondary education examination system in recent years, potentially offering students greater flexibility and additional opportunities to demonstrate their academic capabilities.
