Kohima: The Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination conducted by Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) began on Thursday from 65 provisional examination centres across the state.
A total of 16084 students, comprising 8473 girls and 7612 boys, are said to have been enrolled (Arts - 12431, Commerce - 1214 and Science - 2439) for the HSSLC exam, which is being held from March 9 to the 31st.
Fernwood School in Kohima, informed Eastern Mirror that about 83 students from their school were appearing the HSSLC exam from different centres, while about 121 students were appearing the Class 11 promotion exam 2023, which also simultaneously began on Thursday throughout the state.
It was informed that about 341 students from the school will be appearing the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) exams, which will commence today.
A total of 24361 candidates, comprising 11197 boys and 13164 girls will be appearing the HSCL exam from 96 provisional examination centres.
Fernwood School further informed that they have also about nine exam centres with one hall that have been arranged for students who will be appearing the HSLC exam from their school.
It was learnt that they have set up the exam centres as per the instructions from NBSE.
Facilities for first aid, separate room(s) for examinees with special needs, security etc. are being arranged in the school.
Like the past years, the management said if "God willing", they are expecting students from their school to perform well in this year's exams too.