Hyderabad: The Intermediate Board has completed preparations to conduct the Intermediate annual exams under strict supervision to safeguard students’ futures and prevent irregularities.
Practical examinations will begin on February 2, while theory examinations will commence on February 25. Nearly 10 lakh students will appear this year, marking the highest turnout recorded so far, officials said.
The board has established 1,490 examination centres across the state. It will deploy about 45,000 invigilators to ensure the smooth conduct of the exams. Last year, the board engaged around 30,000 invigilators. Officials increased the number this year due to higher student enrolment and tighter monitoring measures.
To strengthen oversight, the board decided to introduce the jumbling system for practical examinations from February 2026. Under this system, students will write practical exams at colleges other than their own. Officials said the move would significantly reduce the scope for malpractice.
Intermediate annual exams to see tighter surveillance
The board has planned additional staff deployment along with flying squads at examination centres. Initially, authorities will implement the jumbling system in government colleges. Later, they will extend it to private colleges.
The board will also deploy sitting squads and ensure continuous CCTV surveillance at examination centres. District officials have been instructed to inspect centres and ensure the availability of basic facilities for students.
Officials said the number of students appearing for the Intermediate annual exams has reached nearly 10 lakh for the first time in the state. They described the turnout as unprecedented.
During the March 2025 examinations, private colleges installed CCTV cameras. However, the board did not fully integrate them with the command control centre. This year, the board plans to connect CCTV cameras in 1,000 colleges. Officials said the work has already been completed in about half of them.
Senior officials confirmed that authorities will enforce Section 144 around examination centres. They added that the board will conduct the exams impartially and ensure there is no scope for mass copying.