Only 74 teachers present to check 50,000 new copies. See the subject-wise breakdown and holiday impact.
Teacher Shortage Slows Evaluation Work
50,000 Answer Sheets Received Amidst Holi Break
By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 2, 2026
Evaluation of board examination answer sheets in Indore hit a snag on Monday as teacher attendance dropped following Holi. Only 74 evaluators reported for duty, significantly stalling the pace of result preparation.
📅 Evaluation Outlook: March 2026
Holi (Slow)
Work Resumes
Rang Panchami
Full Pace
Official Veer Mishra confirmed that while checking has slowed, the volume of copies is at an all-time high. 7,700 copies have been cleared so far, but a massive backlog remains as the second round of sheets arrives.
Round 1 Breakdown (44,000 Total)
| Subject | Copies |
|---|---|
| Physics | 12,000 |
| Economics | 10,000 |
| HSS English | 22,000 |
Round 2 Arrivals (50,000 Total)
| Subject | Copies |
|---|---|
| HS English | 27,000 |
| Chemistry | 12,000 |
| HSS Business Studies | 8,000 |
| History | 4,000 |
| Sanskrit | 720 |
The Rang Panchami Hurdle
Indore's unique tradition of Rang Panchami (March 7/8) is expected to cause another dip in evaluator numbers. The department is urging teachers to prioritize evaluation between the holidays to ensure that results are not delayed beyond the stipulated schedule.
Blogger Search Description: Tina Khatri reports on the teacher shortage at Indore board evaluation centers post-Holi 2026. Only 74 teachers present for 50k new answer sheets. Impact of upcoming Rang Panchami (Mar 7/8) on MP Board results.
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