Kashmir Class 10 Boards: 72,000+ Students Begin Exams Across Valley
More than 72,000 students appeared for Class 10 board exams across the Kashmir Valley. Director School Education Kashmir reports a smooth start.
The academic atmosphere in the Kashmir Valley reached a fever pitch as over 72,000 students sat for their Class 10 board exams Kashmir. According to Director School Education Kashmir, Naseer Ahmad Wani, a total of 72,232 students appeared for the examinations, marking a significant milestone in the academic calendar for the region.
Seamless Execution Across 687 Centres
To ensure the process remained organized and stress-free, the School Education Department established 687 examination centres throughout the valley. Director Wani confirmed that the first day of the exams proceeded smoothly, with comprehensive arrangements made to support the students.
Key logistics implemented by the department included:
- Optimized Locations: Centres were allotted based on student convenience to minimize travel distances.
- Strategic Timing: The exam start time was fixed for 11:00 AM, allowing students ample time to reach their venues without rushing.
- Infrastructure: Officials ensured that seating arrangements and lighting were adequate across all venues.
The Director noted that there were no reports of students being delayed by traffic or other unforeseen obstacles, contributing to a positive start for the candidates.
Security and Peace Maintained
Safety remained a priority for the administration. While inspections revealed that exams were being conducted peacefully across the board, the government took proactive measures to prevent any disruptions.
"Everywhere we inspected examination centers, there was no disturbance at all; exams were conducted very peacefully. However, wherever the administration felt there could be any security issue, police personnel were also deployed," stated Naseer Ahmad Wani.
A Call to Embrace Government Schools
Taking the opportunity of this academic event, Director Wani made a strong appeal to parents to consider enrolling their children in government schools. He highlighted the extensive support system provided by the state to make education accessible to all.
Benefits of Government Schooling:
The Director emphasized that government institutions offer a variety of free resources to ease the financial burden on families, including:
- Free textbooks and uniforms.
- Complimentary meals for students.
- Complete exemption from tuition fees.
- Access to highly qualified and well-educated teaching staff.
Wani urged citizens to trust the quality of education in the public sector, asserting that every effort is being made to ensure adequate staffing and high standards of instruction across the region.