In a first, Telangana board introduces CCTV surveillance in schools ahead of board exams

NEW DELHI: In a first, the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has implemented a state-of-the-art CCTV surveillance system across government, private, and residential junior colleges, ahead of the Telangana board exams 2025. The step has been taken for ensuring transparency, integrity, and security in the examination process.

Telangana SSC board exams 2025 will be held from March 21 to April 4 and TS Inter exams 2025 will be conducted from March 5 to March 25.

Vidya Commission chairman Aakunuri Murali, along with commission members Vishweshwar Rao and Jyothsna Reddy, visited the board headquarters to review the functioning of the command control system. Introduced for the first time in the state's education history, the system allows real-time monitoring of examination centers, helping the board ensure a free and transparent examination environment.

In an official meeting, the Telangana board secretary Krishna Aditya gave a detailed demonstration of the system. It is connected to over 8,000 high-resolution cameras which have been installed in the junior colleges across the state. The system enables simultaneous monitoring of the ongoing examinations. With its help, the board will ensure strict adherence to board exam guidelines and prevention of malpractice in the exams.

Board exam reforms

Murali commended TGBIE’s vision and proactive approach in adopting modern technology for exam integrity and supervision. He praised the initiative, calling it a milestone in the education sector, for setting a new benchmark in terms of examination reforms. He also reviewed the live surveillance footage of a government college in Mulugu district, and appreciated the seamless execution of the system and the efficiency of the monitoring team.

Board secretary Krishna Aditya highlighted that the initiative reflects the board’s commitment to excellence in education and fair evaluation practices. He also acknowledged the role of Brihaspathi Technologies, which developed the surveillance system. It previously contributed to monitoring during the elections.