37,339 students write SSLC exam

Amidst COVID-19 concerns, the SSLC examination in Mysuru district went on smoothly on Monday with 37,339 students attending. It was held at 237 centres, including 77 in Mysuru city alone. As many as 1

Amidst COVID-19 concerns, the SSLC examination in Mysuru district went on smoothly on Monday with 37,339 students attending. It was held at 237 centres, including 77 in Mysuru city alone. As many as 197 students were absent. As the examination, like last year, is being held under unprecedented circumstances, the schools took all necessary precautionary measures. Some had decorated their campuses with flowers, buntings and balloons. A few greeted students with roses while volunteers of some NGOs welcomed them with masks. Due to the pandemic, this year’s examination had been shortened and is being conducted for two days (July 19 and 22) in an objective-type pattern. The first paper on core subjects was held from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. The exam on July 22 will be on languages. The exam halls were sanitized. Only 12 students – one per desk – were allowed.