Telangana Intermediate exams: Copying could land you in jail; Board warns of criminal charges, debarment

HYDERABAD: Cheating, engaging in malpractice, or impersonating during the Telangana Intermediate Public Examinations starting February 28, 2024 will come with significant consequences, including criminal charges.

The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) will file criminal cases against students caught copying, committing malpractice, or impersonating during exams. These students will also be debarred from taking the other set of examinations.

Strict action would be taken by the TSBIE against any officials or management involved in malpractice or irregularities during the exams being held from February 28 to March 19.

A total of 9,80,978 students, including 4,78,718 first-year and 5,02,260 second-year students, have registered for the exams. These exams would be conducted at 1,521 centers across the State.

The Board has appointed 1,521 chief superintendents and an equal number of departmental officers, along with 27,900 invigilators, to oversee the exams. Additionally, 75 flying squads and 200 sitting squads have been formed to prevent malpractice.

To assist students in finding their exam centers, the Board has developed a mobile application called the TSBIE Centre Locator. Students can download this app from the Google Play Store and enter their hall ticket and center code to locate their center, including the distance and approximate travel time.

TSBIE has already uploaded hall tickets for download on its website. Students have been instructed to verify the accuracy of information on their hall tickets, including their photo, signature, name, medium, and subjects appearing. They have been encouraged to visit their exam centers in advance to familiarise themselves with the location and route.

The Board has established a State control room with the phone number 040-24655027 for students to report any exam-related issues.