Chandigarh, Feb. 24 -- In a major crackdown on exam malpractice, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has deployed 278 flying squads to ensure fair and transparent conduct of board examinations for Classes VIII, X, and XII across the State. The initiative, spearheaded by School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, aims to curb cheating and irregularities while reinforcing the Punjab government's commitment to academic integrity.
Each flying squad comprises three members, including District Education Officers (DEOs), Principals, PSEB representatives, and members of the Board's Academic Councils. These teams will conduct surprise inspections at examination centers, with special emphasis on schools located in border areas, where instanc...