# CHSE makes CCTV mandatory in Odisha Plus Two exam centres

2026-10-21T15:26:58+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has directed all higher secondary schools to install CCTV cameras in examination halls, strong rooms, centre superintendents' offices and laboratories by 30 November 2026, ahead of the Plus Two examinations 2027. Controller of Examinations Dr Prasanta Kumar Parida issued the directive in a letter to all principals, making the surveillance system mandatory for the 'smooth and transparent' conduct of the annual exams. Schools must also enable live streaming of all activities to allow monitoring by CHSE, the School and Mass Education Department and district collectorates. Kalinga TV reports that institutions must provide DVR/NVR details, internet connection details and other specifications in the SAMS e-Space portal by the deadline. The CHSE has warned that failure to comply could lead to cancellation of the examination centre and government action against the defaulting school.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both Kalinga TV and Sambad English provide uniform straight coverage of the CHSE directive, reporting the same deadline, venue requirements and penalty warning without any editorial slant. Kalinga TV offers more granular technical specifications such as DVR/NVR make and minimum internet speed, while Sambad English gives a concise summary. The absence of critical or opposition voices in either report reflects a straightforward notification by the exam body. The key operational consequence is the 30 November deadline: schools that miss it risk losing their examination centre status.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- kalingatv.com (neutral report) <https://kalingatv.com/odisha/odisha-plus-two-exam-2027-chse-directs-to-install-cctv-cameras-in-strong-rooms-exam-halls-and-labs-by-nov-30/>
  Straight report of directive with full technical details
- sambadenglish.com (neutral report) <https://sambadenglish.com/latest-news/plus-ii-exams-cctvs-mandatory-for-higher-secondary-schools-in-odisha-12696459>
  Straight report of directive, shorter version of same facts

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

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