Helpline for students

Last year, the Sate Board of Education launched helpline numbers for SSC and HSC students just a day before the SSC exam. Many students thought it was pointless launching it so late. Thankfully, this year the helpline numbers 022-27893756 and 27881075 started on February 14 ie well before the exams begin. HSC examinations will begin on February 21 and SSC exams on March 1. Students can find solutions to their examination-related queries by calling the helpline numbers.
The helpline will provide assistance to students all over Maharashtra and will be functional till March 28. Students can call anytime between 9am and 7pm.
Vijay Deshmukh, teacher and counsellor answering calls on the helpline number, informs, “In two days, we have received more than 50 calls from students and parents. We help students get their seat number, centre and the name of the school/college. ”
RR Bhise, divisional secretary of the State Board, Mumbai, says, “Even parents tend to get a little tensed. So both kids and parents can avail assistance through the helpline. The website www.sscboardmumbai.in also provides important information about the exams.”

Did you know?
The helpline has been in existence for five years, but not many students are aware of it. Swapnil Kedare, an SSC student from Vashi says, “I have not heard of any such helpline number. It is indeed a good provision but I suppose there is hardly any awareness among students. I hope this is promoted in a better way so that students can benefit from it.”

--Indira Thakur