SSC exams register 99.5 per cent attendance in Hyderabad on first day
73,695 students appeared for SSC exam on the first day
Hyderabad: SSC exams across the state started on Friday with 5,09,403 students from 11,547 schools taking the first language paper at 2,650 centres. The exams will continue until April 4. the attendance level was high, with over 4.95 lakh students — 99.67 per cent— taking the exam.
A central control room (040-23230942) has been established at the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) to address any complaints and inquiries. Surveillance has also been enhanced with CCTV cameras installed in each chief superintendent’s room to curb malpractices.
Meanwhile, authorities issued a strict warning after images of a Class 10 (SSC) question paper were reportedly circulated on WhatsApp. The school education department described it as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the examination process. Officials have cautioned that any rumours regarding the exams will be taken seriously.
In Hyderabad, the district education officer (DEO) reported 99.5 per cent attendance. District collector Anudeep Durishetty conducted a surprise inspection at an examination centre in Vijayanagar Colony.
The collector emphasised the importance of thorough checks at the main gate of each centre and directed officials to ensure basic amenities, such as drinking water, for the students. District-level observers, the DEO, and flying squads collectively visited multiple centres to ensure compliance.
A standardised 24-page answer booklet is now in use, aiming to streamline the evaluation process.
To prevent malpractice, prohibitory orders are in place within a 500-yard radius of examination centres, restricting unauthorised gatherings. Photocopy and internet facilities within 100 metres of exam venues have been temporarily shut to avert potential leaks. Around 28,100 invigilators, along with 2,650 chief superintendents and departmental officers, have been deployed to monitor the tests.
While officials maintain that the exams are proceeding without disruption, the alleged circulation of the question paper has raised concerns over the efficacy of security measures. Students and parents have been urged to trust only official announcements and refrain from spreading or believing unverified information.
