The helpline introduced by the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) to help the students, is getting good response, while the students are preparing for the examinations commencing from March first week. The helpline remains open from 8 am to 8 pm and throughout the day more than 150 calls are being received. Not only students, but parents are also calling seeking tips from the counselors to keep their wards healthy and away from any sort of stress.
Shabnam Khan, one of the seven counselors deployed at the MPBSE office in this regard, told The Pioneer that the Board exams are approaching fast and the tension amongst the students too increases. Everyday more than 150 calls are being received on the helpline wherein the panel members are helping out the students in solving their doubts.
The students are mainly advised to keep themselves away from tension and pay attention on revising the topics. Apart from this, tips are also provided to them to eat healthy and stay fit. The important issues that have come up in recent days are coping up with their love affair along with the studies and pursing hobbies during study time.
The helpline numbers on which the students can call are 0755-2570248, 0755-2570258 and the mobile number are 9424495482 and 9424495483. While the Board examinations are hardly a week away, the numbers of calls by students on the helpline are comparatively high in comparison to previous days.
The helpline services are mainly meant for students dealing with pre-exam-related stress. The subject experts and counselors are helping out students in clearing their doubts and are also giving them necessary tips to keep the stress away. According to the subject experts, majority of the students call for clearing their doubts in difficult subjects like science and mathematics. The students and their parents can also come in person to redress their anxieties and grievances in the board premises.