Maharashtra Board Offers Free Counselling Support to HSC, SSC Students Ahead of Exams

The Maharashtra State Board has announced free counselling services for students appearing in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, aiming to provide structured emotional support and help candidates cope with mounting exam-related stress.

The initiative comes in the run-up to the state’s major board examinations, a period often marked by heightened academic pressure and anxiety among students. Through this programme, candidates will have access to trained professionals equipped to address concerns ranging from performance anxiety and time management to emotional well-being.

Board officials have framed the counselling support as a preventive step to create a more supportive examination environment, acknowledging the psychological toll high-stakes testing can have on adolescents. By institutionalising access to guidance, the board seeks to normalise conversations around mental health while offering practical coping strategies during the exam cycle.

The service is positioned as an inclusive measure, ensuring that students across backgrounds can seek help without financial barriers. As exam seasons increasingly prompt discussions on student well-being, the Maharashtra Board’s move underscores a growing recognition within education systems that academic success is closely linked to emotional resilience and timely psychological support.