The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has announced a new policy to improve safety and convenience for Class 10 and Class 12 board examinees, particularly girls. From the 2026 academic session, the board will establish examination centres within villages that have sufficient student numbers, reducing the need for long travel.
New Village Exam Centre Policy to Reduce Travel for Students
To address the challenges faced by students, especially girls, in reaching distant examination centres, BSEH will implement village‑level board exam centres based on candidate numbers. These changes aim to enhance safety, reduce travel time, and make examinations more accessible across rural Haryana.
Under this plan:
- Villages with 100 or more board exam candidates will have exam centres within the village.
- Villages with fewer than 100 candidates will be linked to nearby centres, ensuring students do not travel far.
This initiative is expected to benefit over 5.2 lakh students taking board exams in 2026, including both Class 10 and Class 12 candidates.
Impact on Girls’ Safety and Convenience
Long travel to exam centres has been a concern for students and parents, particularly for girls, due to safety and logistical issues. With village-based centres:
- Girls will not be required to travel to other villages or towns for board exams.
- Travel time and associated stress are expected to reduce significantly, making exam day safer and less taxing.
The board’s decision is aligned with efforts to ensure that educational processes are inclusive and considerate of student well‑being, especially in rural areas where transport infrastructure may be limited.
Implementation and Next Steps
BSEH will finalise the list of exam centres based on village student counts before the next board exam cycle. Villages currently being evaluated, such as Sampla and Gatoli, are among those under consideration for new centre setups.The board also plans enhanced security measures for the 2026 board exams, including QR‑coded question papers and stricter invigilation protocols to uphold fairness and transparency across all centres. The move to rural exam centres is expected to bring a more student‑friendly board exam experience, boosting accessibility and reducing barriers for girls pursuing secondary and senior secondary education in Haryana.
