Massive Turnout for Class XII Tamil Examinations in Southern Districts
A significant academic milestone unfolded on Monday as approximately 66,000 students participated in the Class XII public examinations across Trichy and Madurai districts. This large-scale event saw rigorous administrative efforts to ensure a smooth and fair testing environment.
Detailed Breakdown of Candidate Numbers
In Trichy district, a total of 31,569 candidates tackled the Tamil paper at 134 designated examination centres. Among these, 30,924 were regular students from 254 schools, while 645 were private candidates. The gender distribution revealed 14,555 boys and 16,369 girls from schools, with 333 registered candidates absent, including 274 school students and 59 private candidates.
Madurai district reported an even higher participation, with 34,504 students writing the exam at 110 centres. This included 16,468 male students, 18,036 female students, and 1,136 private candidates. Absenteeism was noted at 543 students in this district.
Question Paper Analysis and Student Feedback
Tamil teachers provided positive feedback on the examination paper, describing it as clear and student-friendly. The structure primarily featured long and short answer questions derived from portions covered in quarterly, half-yearly, and annual examinations. Although some one-mark questions from grammar and poetry sections posed a slight challenge, the overall consensus was that the paper was easy and well-aligned with the curriculum.
Comprehensive Security and Monitoring Measures
To uphold the integrity of the examinations, the school education department implemented extensive invigilation and security protocols. In Trichy district, this involved deploying 135 chief invigilators, 134 departmental officers, 21 additional departmental officers, and 34 route officers. Madurai district saw an even larger deployment, with 12 question paper custodians, 110 chief superintendents, 110 departmental officers, 33 route officers, 200 standing squad members, and 1,902 hall invigilators. All students underwent mandatory checks before entering examination halls to prevent malpractices.
Official Oversight and Inspections
Adding to the procedural rigor, Madurai district collector K J Praveen Kumar conducted an inspection at the Madurai OCPM Girls Higher Secondary School examination centre. This visit underscored the commitment of local authorities to ensuring a transparent and orderly examination process, reinforcing the importance of these public tests in the academic calendar.
