Intermediate Exams Begin in Telangana; Some Centres Face Issues
The Intermediate Public Examinations in Telangana started on Wednesday with the first-year students writing their second language paper. Although the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) assured that all arrangements were in place, some exam centres lacked basic facilities like drinking water and proper seating.
According to TGBIE officials, the exams were conducted in 1,532 centres across the state, with 4,96,899 students appearing. However, 17,010 students were absent on the first day, resulting in an absentee rate of 3.42%. The exams went smoothly without any major issues, except for two malpractice cases reported in Hanamkonda and Warangal.
To help students locate their centres easily, hall tickets were embedded with QR codes showing the centre’s location. Additionally, all exam halls were monitored through CCTV cameras to ensure smooth conduct.
Despite these arrangements, some students faced difficulties at certain centres. Those writing exams at private colleges in Kukatpally and Bachupally reported a lack of drinking water and insufficient seating, with three students sharing a single bench. At a centre in ECIL, students complained about the absence of a wall clock and frequent power cuts, making it difficult to keep track of time.
A small incident of confusion occurred when a student mistakenly went to the wrong exam centre. Asif Hussain Sohail, president of the Telangana Parents Association for Child Rights and Safety, shared that an Intermediate student accidentally arrived at St Joseph Junior College for Women in Surya Nagar Colony instead of her designated centre at St Joseph Junior College in Deluxe Colony, Tolichowki. Since both centres were under the Film Nagar Police Station, the police acted swiftly and helped her reach the correct centre on time. Sohail appreciated the police for their quick response and urged other departments to take similar actions to improve basic amenities at exam centres.
On the academic side, most students found the first paper easy. Anjali, a student from Loyola Junior College, said, “The exam was easy. We could finish it early because we had revised well.” Another student, Anil, shared, “I was a little nervous, but the question paper was very simple, and I could answer all questions. I hope to score well.”
Similarly, Jishnu, another first-year student, said, “Public exams are usually tough, but this year I found it easy. I could answer all the questions and expect a good score.”
While the exams proceeded without major issues, the lack of basic facilities in some centres remains a concern. Authorities may need to address these issues to ensure a better experience for students in the coming days.
