The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has found itself at the centre of controversy as its decision regarding board examinations has sparked widespread criticism. The inclusion of students' caste categories/groups, such as OBC (Other Backward Classes), ST (Scheduled Tribe), and SC (Scheduled Caste), on the hall tickets has ignited a debate, with opposition parties, education experts, and teachers questioning the rationale behind this move.

Critics argue that this practice could lead to unnecessary caste-based discrimination, raising concerns about its implications for students'dignity. The decision has left many puzzled, overshadowing the board’s routine preparations for the crucial Secondary and Higher Secondary School Certificate examinations and prompting calls for immediate clarification.