Tamil Nadu Class XII State Board Exams Commence Peacefully
The Class XII state board examinations in Tamil Nadu began on a positive and optimistic note on Monday, with more than eight lakh students participating across the state. The inaugural examination for the Tamil language subject was widely described as straightforward and manageable, setting a cheerful tone for the academic assessment period.
High Attendance and Minimal Absenteeism Reported
Out of a total of 8,16,289 students who had registered for the examinations statewide, only 9,919 candidates were absent on the first day. This absentee figure includes 8,319 regular school-going students and the remainder comprising private candidates. In Chennai specifically, where the tests were conducted at 250 designated centers, 693 out of 64,690 applicants did not appear. Among these, 536 were regular attendees from schools. Authorities confirmed that no instances of examination malpractice or irregularities were reported from any of the 3,412 exam centers operating throughout Tamil Nadu.
Students Express Satisfaction with Tamil Paper
When visiting schools in key Chennai localities such as Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur, and Saidapet, students emerging from the Tamil language examination appeared largely content and relieved. Many described the question paper as predictable and aligned with their preparation materials.
S K Akshaya, a student from Chennai Girls School in Saidapet, shared her experience: "The questions were directly from the practice section printed at the end of each chapter in our textbook. Even the one-mark questions were simple and straightforward, taken directly from the chapters we studied."
Government Ensures Smooth Conduct and Security
Earlier in the day, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi personally inspected an examination center in Saidapet to oversee arrangements. He emphasized that strict instructions have been issued to all relevant authorities and local bodies to guarantee uninterrupted power supply, robust security measures for examination-related activities, and the provision of basic facilities at all exam centers throughout the examination period.
Addressing a query regarding the government's decision to reverse its policy on appointing non-subject teachers and college students as scribes, Minister Poyyamozhi clarified that the change was made prioritizing student welfare. "We received numerous petitions from parents addressed to the Chief Minister, expressing opposition to our initial move. Consequently, we decided to appoint only subject teachers as scribes to address these concerns and ensure fairness," he explained.
Anxious Parents Await Outside Exam Centers
Outside the examination centers across the state, numerous anxious parents were observed waiting patiently for the entire duration of the exam, reflecting the high stakes and emotional investment associated with these crucial board examinations. The overall atmosphere remained calm and orderly, with authorities reporting a seamless start to the academic evaluation process.
