SSLC exams in Karnataka begin; 8.77 lakh students appear

Bengaluru: The SSLC exams kicked off in Karnataka from Thursday with around 8.77 lakh students appearing across 2,770 examination centers.

As per Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board director Yashoda Bopanna and Department of Public Instruction Commissioner Sowjanya, out of 8.77 lakh students, 4.69 lakh are boys while 4.07 lakh are girls.

In the wake of increased pressure from students, parents and the general public, the KSEEB has decided to allow students, who arrive even 15 minutes late (till 9:45 am), inside the exam hall.

To ensure that students and teachers do not face any difficulties in conducting the SSLC examination, the board has set up a helpline number. One can dial 080-23310075, 76 till 2.30 pm.

However, as per revised examination patterns, students will be provided with the question and answer scripts separately.  “Till last year, students could not take the question papers back home. But from this year, they can," an officer told the Deccan Chronicle.

Security measures have been heightened and the Karnataka Secured Examination System has been introduced to the SSLC exams as well. “40 CCTV cameras have been installed at the KSEEB office. Cameras at 30 district treasuries and four sub-treasuries will be monitored 24x7 from KSEEB," officials told Deccan Chronicle.

More than 2,000 government schools and aided schools are hosting the exams.