Hyderabad:The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) public exam will be held from March 21 to April 4, accounting for 2,650 centers, with more than 500,000 students enrolled. Hall tickets have been distributed to schools and can also be offered online, according to a statement released Tuesday.
Authorities have taken strict security measures, including the deployment of 144 flight squads and the closure of nearby photocopy stores during examination hours to prevent malfeasance.
Candidates must arrive at the designated center by 8.30 a.m., as Gates will be closed at 9.35 a.m. Officials advise students to visit the exam center in advance to avoid last-minute confusion. Police officers will be stationed in all centers and orders prohibiting the assembly of four or more people during the exam.
To prevent unauthorized access, all on-duty personnel must bring their photo ID cards. Electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, are strictly prohibited in the examination hall. CCTV cameras were installed in the main principal rooms of each center, and surveillance had been strengthened.
A 24-page answer manual will be provided to replace the earlier other sheet systems. The problem file will have multiple QR codes to track unauthorized reproductions. Hall tickets also have digital map features embedded to help students find the exam center.
The first language paper will end at 12.50 pm, while the science exam will be divided into two parts on different days. Supervisors have been instructed to verify the OMR form before distributing the OMR form and students must check for any errors before starting the exam.
Students are allowed to carry only basic items such as hall tickets, pens and geometric instruments. Each candidate must write their hall tickets on the test strip immediately upon issuance, while the exam manual and answer sheet must remain free of charge, signature or any identification mark. Those caught or engaged in the risk of mass cheating are banned from future exams.
