The annual Plus Two Examinations, conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), began on Thursday with precautionary measures in view of the heat wave.
The examinations are being held from 9 am to 12 pm on the scheduled days. The authorities of the examination centres have been asked by the CHSE to ensure provision of drinking water, fans, ORS and ice-box for the students. Covid-safety protocols are also being followed at the centres.
A total of 3,21,508 candidates have been registered for the examinations to be held at 1,133 centres. Of them, 2,13,432 students are of Arts stream, 78,077 of Science stream, 24,136 of Commerce stream and 5,863 of Vocational Education.
As many as 202 nodal centres have been created for the examinations. A State-level control room with contact number 0674-2303803 has been set up at CHSE headquarters.
Three-tier squads have been formed to check malpractice at the examination centres.
Meanwhile, the State Government announced that it would take a decision on the reopening of schools after reviewing the situation.
“The decision regarding reopening of schools will be taken after reviewing the heat wave conditions in upcoming days,” said School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash. As of now, no decision has been taken yet on reopening of schools, he added.
In view of the heat wave, the Government earlier announced closure of schools for students till April 30.
