Intermediate Public Examinations Commence Across Telangana
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Synopsis
The Intermediate Public Examinations have started in Telangana, with around 10 lakh students attending. The exams, taking place at 1,532 centres, will run until March 25, featuring strict measures to ensure fairness and security.
Key Takeaways
- Exams began on March 5 at 1,532 centres.
- 10 lakh students participating until March 25.
- Extensive security measures including CCTV.
- Grace period of five minutes for late arrivals.
- QR codes on hall tickets for easy navigation.
Hyderabad, March 5 (NationPress) The Intermediate Public Examinations commenced at 1,532 exam centres throughout Telangana on Wednesday.
Approximately 10 lakh students are participating in these examinations, which will run until March 25.
Officials have made extensive arrangements to ensure a smooth examination process for both first and second-year students.
The examinations kicked off with the second language Paper I (first year), while second language Paper II (second year) is scheduled for Thursday.
All exams will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Many students, accompanied by their parents, arrived at the exam centres well before the scheduled time.
Traffic congestion was observed near several examination centres in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
In response to previous criticism regarding a strict latecomer policy, authorities have implemented a grace period of five minutes.
Students were permitted entry into the exam halls starting at 8:30 a.m. As per Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) guidelines, they were expected to be seated by 8:30 a.m..
The BIE has issued hall tickets featuring a QR code to assist students in locating their exam centres ahead of time.
To deter malpractices, authorities have made thorough arrangements. The 24-page answer books are bar-coded, and all question papers are assigned a unique code to ensure their security throughout printing, distribution, and examination.
CCTV cameras have been installed at all exam centres, connected to a Command Control Room at the BIE office in Hyderabad.
Officials reported that each centre has at least three cameras to monitor students’ entry, the opening of question paper packages, and the hallways.
According to BIE secretary Krishna Aditya, a total of 9,96,971 students are registered for first and second-year exams, including both general and vocational streams. Among them, 1,42,245 students are from government colleges.
The Board has formed 124 sitting squads and 72 flying squads to oversee the exams. Additionally, 30,000 invigilators, one chief superintendent, and one departmental officer have been assigned to each exam centre.
Police personnel are also present to enforce prohibitory orders in and around the examination centres.
