India, Feb. 9 -- To ensure smooth and malpractice-free Class 12 (HSC) and Class 10 (SSC) board examinations, Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi imposed prohibitory orders across the district on February 7.

As per the orders, restrictions will be in force from 6 am on February 10 to 8 pm on March 18, 2026, at all secondary and higher secondary examination centres in Pune rural district. During this period, the entry of unauthorised persons within a 100-metre radius of examination centres has been banned, and the gathering of two or more persons in the restricted zone is prohibited.

Students appearing for the examinations, appointed examination officials and staff, police personnel, and security staff are exempt from these restrictions...