HSC, equivalent exams begin

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations-2025 have commenced simultaneously across the country.

The exams began simultaneously across the country at 10 am on Thursday (June 26) at 2,797 centres.

This year, a total of 12,51,111 examinees will appear in the public examination.

Among the candidates from 11 education boards, 618,015 are male and 633,096 are female. There are 10,55,398 candidates under the General Education Board.

Besides, 86,102 will take part in the examination under the Madrasa Education Board (Alim), and 109,611 under the Technical Education Board.

A total of 293 candidates will take part in the examination at 8 centres outside the country. 

The number of total education institutions is 9,314. 

The Ministry of Education has informed that all types of coaching centres will remain closed across the country until August 15.

Legal actions will be taken against anyone who disobeys the instructions and keeps coaching centres open.

The use of any type of electronic device, including mobile phones, by teachers, students, and employees within 200 yards of the examination centres has been completely prohibited.