Key Meeting Points: SSC Exam Preparations 2025
Directorate of School Education Meeting Highlights
Meeting Overview
The meeting chaired by Sri Vijaya Rama Rao IAS, Director of School Education, focused on critical preparations for the upcoming SSC March 2025 examinations. Key decisions were made regarding paper setting, evaluation processes, and performance improvement strategies for low-performing schools.
Primary Focus Areas
The meeting emphasized strict adherence to paper setting norms, targeted interventions for underperforming schools, and enhanced monitoring mechanisms for examination centers.
Key Decisions & Action Points
Examination Paper Standards
SSC papers will be set strictly according to established norms. Evaluation will not follow a liberal approach, ensuring maintenance of academic standards.
Low-Performing Schools
Analysis of SSC 2025 results will identify the bottom 40 schools. Special focus will be given to these institutions with dedicated WhatsApp groups for continuous monitoring.
Subject & Teacher Analysis
Detailed analysis of low performance by subject and teacher will be conducted. Teachers with high student failure rates will be individually counseled.
Academic Focus Period
From December 1st, complete focus will be on Class 10 students. No extracurricular activities will be scheduled during this period.
Study Hours & Action Plan
Evening study hours and implementation of the 100 Days Action Plan will be monitored by all ACGEs.
Examination Centers
ACGEs will inspect all SSC examination centers, verify facilities, document with photos including GPS coordinates, and create photo albums for review in the next meeting (within 15 days).
Specific Implementation Details
Evaluation Center Standards
One well-equipped center will be selected for SSC answer script evaluation. Each evaluation room must have CCTV cameras installed for monitoring purposes.
Examination Staff Management
Software will generate duty orders for Chief Superintendents, Departmental Officers, and Invigilators directly from DGE office to district offices. Medical leave cases will be handled with appropriate documentation.
Hall Ticket Innovation
SSC hall tickets will include QR codes with center location information for easy access by students and parents.
Evaluation Workload
Evaluators will be assigned a maximum of 40 papers per day (20 in morning session, 20 in afternoon session) to ensure quality assessment.
Accountability Measures
The meeting established clear accountability protocols:
- Public paper evaluators will be held responsible for answer script leaks
- Related ACGEs and DEOs will also share responsibility for any irregularities
- Regular monitoring of the 100 Days Action Plan implementation
- Performance tracking of minimum pass percentages and highest marks gainers
Quick Reference
Timeline
- October 23-30, 2025: APAR ID verification process
- December 1, 2025: Academic focus period begins
- Within 15 days: Next review meeting
Key Contacts
- Chair: Sri Vijaya Rama Rao IAS
- ACGEs: District-level implementation
- DEOs: Examination center oversight
Related Initiatives
- UDISE Plus data management
- NMMS scholarship program
- APOSS coordination
- Dropout student tracking (MEO, MIS & CRMT)
- AI Centers PCP Classes
Next Steps
All ACGEs to submit Work Done Statements with APAR IDs. Focus on implementing the 100 Days Action Plan and preparing for SSC examinations with enhanced monitoring of low-performing schools.
