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The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, has issued proceedings regarding the appointment of District Level Nodal Officers to monitor the implementation of Mission March 2027 for students appearing for the SSC Public Examinations in March 2027.
The proceedings focus on improving Class 10 students' academic performance, monitoring daily slip tests, reviewing assessment results, strengthening remedial teaching and ensuring that schools follow the prescribed academic schedule.
- Department: School Education Department, Andhra Pradesh
- Proceedings date: 09-10-2026
- Reference number: Rc.No.ESE02-11021/209/2019-EST 1-CSE-1
- Programme: Mission March 2027
- Examination: SSC Public Examinations, March 2027
- Appointments: District Level Nodal Officers for 22 districts
- Authority: Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh
Mission March 2027 – Programme Details
Mission March 2027 is intended to help every Class 10 student improve from their current academic level to the highest possible level. The programme also aims to build examination confidence and provide a safe, supportive and stress-free learning environment.
| Phase | Period | Main activities |
|---|---|---|
| Phase-I Regular Phase |
13 July 2026 to 30 November 2026 | Daily study hour, academic monitoring and regular slip tests. |
| Phase-II Revision Phase |
01 December 2026 to 14 March 2027 | Full-day plan, remedial sessions, revision sessions and daily slip tests during the Assessment Hour. |
Students are grouped into two categories for differentiated teaching:
- Rising Stars: Students securing C and D grades who require additional academic support.
- Shining Stars: Students securing A and B grades.
District Level Nodal Officers List – AP Mission March 2027
The following district-wise details are based on the proceedings issued by the Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, on 09 October 2026.
| S.No. | District / Districts | Appointed Nodal Officer and Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srikakulam | D. Subadra, Deputy Director (Trg.) & Mana Badi Mana Bhavishyathu, O/o the CSI, A.P. |
| 2 | Vizianagaram & Parvathipuram Manyam | Tahera Sulthana, Joint Director, APMS, DSE, A.P. |
| 3 | Visakhapatnam & Anakapalli | D. Devanandha Reddy, Secretary KGBV SPD SS |
| 4 | Alluri Sita Rama Raju | Y. Raghava Reddy, Director & Special Officer, Jawahar Bal Bhavan |
| 5 | Polavaram | C. Vijayendra Rao, Deputy Director & Principal, Government DIET, Karvetinagar |
| 6 | Kakinada & East Godavari | R. Narasimha Rao, Director, APOSS, A.P. |
| 7 | Dr. Ambedkar Konaseema | M. Kamala Kumari, Principal, DIET, Dubacherla, West Godavari |
| 8 | West Godavari | K. Nageswara Rao, SAMO SPD SS |
| 9 | Eluru | M. V. Krishna Reddy, Director SCERT |
| 10 | NTR | M. R. Prasanna Kumar, Director, SIEMAT, O/o the SPD, SS |
| 11 | Krishna | S. Abraham, Joint Director (EE), O/o the DSE, A.P. |
| 12 | Guntur | P. Parvathi, Director, Coordination, O/o the DSE, A.P. |
| 13 | Palnadu | P. Sailaja, Joint Director, O/o the DSE, A.P. |
| 14 | Prakasam & Markapuram | A. Subba Reddy, Additional Director (Ser.), O/o the DSE, A.P. |
| 15 | Bapatla | R. S. Ganga Bhavani, Joint Director working as Deputy Secretary-II, KGBV SPD SS |
| 16 | SPSR Nellore & Tirupati | K. Ravindranath Reddy, ASPD-II, SPD SS |
| 17 | Chittoor | M. Ramalingam, JD (Infra), O/o the SPD, SS |
| 18 | YSR Kadapa & Annamayya | D. Madhusudhana Rao, Director, Government Textbook Press |
| 19 | Sri Sathya Sai | M. Anuradha, Deputy Director, O/o the SPD, SS |
| 20 | Kurnool | K. V. Srinivasulu Reddy, Director of Government Examinations |
| 21 | Nandyal | V. S. Subba Rao, Joint Director (VE), DSE, A.P. |
| 22 | Ananthapuramu | A. Krishna Mohan, Director of Public Libraries |
Note: District names, officer names and designations have been transcribed from the proceedings. Please refer to the original official order for verification of spellings and designations.
Key Duties of District Level Nodal Officers
The appointed officers must monitor the implementation of Mission March 2027 in their allotted districts from the date of the proceedings until completion of the SSC Public Examinations, March 2027. These responsibilities are in addition to their existing duties.
1. Review of Student Assessment Results
Nodal Officers must review the performance of Class 10 students in Formative Assessments 1, 2, 3 and 4, Summative Assessment-1, the Pre-Final Examination and the Grand Test. The analysis must be conducted school-wise, subject-wise and student-wise to determine whether each student's performance is improving.
2. Daily Slip Tests and LEAP App
The results of daily slip tests conducted during the Assessment Hour must be reviewed. Officers must verify that marks are entered in the LEAP App within 48 hours and that remedial teaching is provided to address identified learning gaps.
Marks entry: Within 48 hours of the slip test, as specified in the proceedings.
3. Directions to District Educational Officers
Where deficiencies are identified in programme implementation, student performance, attendance or marks entry, Nodal Officers must issue appropriate directions to the concerned District Educational Officers and verify compliance during the next review.
4. Periodic Review Meetings
Regular review meetings must be conducted with the DEO, RJDSE, Deputy Educational Officers, Mandal Educational Officers and Headmasters of priority schools. The meetings must assess Class 10 learning outcomes and record clear action points, responsible persons and timelines.
5. Monthly District Visits
Each Nodal Officer must visit the allotted district at least once every month until completion of the SSC Public Examinations in March 2027. Special attention must be given to schools with poor SSC results in previous years, more Rising Stars, low attendance, weak subject performance or repeated non-compliance.
6. Daily Monitoring
Daily reports or dashboard information must be obtained from the DEO and RJDSE regarding:
- Student attendance.
- Teacher attendance.
- Conduct of daily slip tests.
- LEAP App marks entry.
- Schools requiring immediate academic support.
Immediate corrective action must be sought whenever serious deviations are noticed.
7. Special Focus on Rising Stars
The progress of Rising Stars must be reviewed separately. Nodal Officers must ensure that remedial teaching, mentoring and retesting actually reach the students who need additional support.
8. Field Verification of Academic Materials
Officers must verify whether the latest examination schedule, question banks, model papers and blueprints issued by the Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh, have reached schools and are being followed.
They must also verify that:
- Mandal Educational Officers visit at least two Class 10 schools every week.
- Deputy Educational Officers visit priority schools.
- Schools implement the prescribed academic schedule.
9. Attendance and Parent Engagement
Chronic absenteeism, prolonged teacher absence and subject teacher vacancies affecting Class 10 students must be reviewed. Parents of irregular and low-performing students must be contacted through the school.
10. Fortnightly Reporting
A brief report must be submitted to the Director of School Education, A.P., every fortnight. The report should include:
- Overall district implementation status.
- Student performance and improvement.
- Major academic and administrative concerns.
- Priority schools and subjects.
- Action taken and support required.
Any serious academic, administrative or examination-related risk must be reported immediately.
11. Coordination with District Special Officers
Nodal Officers must coordinate with the Special Officers appointed by the District Collector for poor-performing schools and verify the follow-up action taken on the issues identified by them.
12. Monthly Parent-Teacher Meetings
Schools must conduct monthly Parent-Teacher Meetings for Class 10 students. Parents should be informed about individual student performance, weak subjects and the home-study support required.
13. Two-Hour Home Study
The proceedings direct officers to verify whether Class 10 parents are being sensitised to provide a regular two-hour home-study period for revision and preparation for the next day's slip test.
14. Teacher Mentoring and Academic Support
Nodal Officers must review whether teachers with low subject-wise pass percentages are receiving mentoring, academic guidance and subject-specific support to improve student outcomes.
Important Areas Requiring Close Monitoring
As per the proceedings, Nodal Officers must closely review the following implementation risks:
- Schools not conducting the prescribed tests.
- Delay in entering marks in the LEAP App.
- High student absenteeism.
- Persistent weakness in particular subjects.
- Non-compliance with the Mission March 2027 schedule.
The proceedings also direct officers to avoid asking for duplicate reports when reliable information is already available through the LEAP App or approved dashboards.
Instructions to RJDSEs and District Educational Officers
All Regional Joint Directors of School Education and District Educational Officers in Andhra Pradesh are directed to extend full cooperation to the appointed Nodal Officers.
They must furnish the required daily reports and data, arrange review meetings and school visits, and comply with the directions issued by the Nodal Officers without delay.
Objective of Mission March 2027
The main objective of this monitoring mechanism is to improve the performance of every Class 10 student in the SSC Public Examinations, March 2027. The Director of School Education has requested the appointed Nodal Officers to give personal attention to the implementation and periodically report district progress and student learning outcomes.
Official Proceedings Details
- Proceedings issued by: Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh
- Officer signing the proceedings: Thameem Ansariya A., I.A.S.
- Date: 09 October 2026
- Subject: Appointment of District Level Nodal Officers for monitoring Mission March 2027, Phase-I and Phase-II.
- Related authority: Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh.
The proceedings have been communicated to the officers concerned, the Director of Government Examinations, Regional Joint Directors of School Education, District Educational Officers and other officials mentioned in the order.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Mission March 2027?
Mission March 2027 is an academic support and monitoring programme for Class 10 students appearing for the AP SSC Public Examinations in March 2027.
2. When does Phase-I end?
Phase-I, the Regular Phase, runs from 13 July 2026 to 30 November 2026.
3. When will Phase-II be implemented?
Phase-II, the Revision Phase, runs from 1 December 2026 to 14 March 2027.
4. What is the Assessment Hour?
The daily Assessment Hour specified in the proceedings is from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
5. Within how much time should slip-test marks be entered?
Nodal Officers must verify that marks are entered in the LEAP App within 48 hours.
6. How often must Nodal Officers visit their allotted districts?
They must visit their allotted district at least once every month until completion of the SSC Public Examinations, March 2027.
7. How often must reports be submitted to the Director?
A brief report must be submitted every fortnight. Serious academic, administrative or examination-related risks must be reported immediately.
8. What are Rising Stars and Shining Stars?
Rising Stars are students in the C and D grade categories, while Shining Stars are students in the A and B grade categories. The programme uses differentiated teaching to support students according to their learning needs.
Conclusion
The appointment of District Level Nodal Officers is an important step in strengthening the implementation of AP Mission March 2027. Regular assessment reviews, daily slip tests, timely LEAP App entries, remedial teaching, parent engagement and school visits are central to the monitoring process.
Headmasters, teachers and education officials should refer to the original proceedings for the complete instructions and implement the applicable directions as issued by the School Education Department.
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