HSC, equivalent exams today

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations of 2024 are set to start across the country on Sunday (30 June). The Ministry of Education has issued a strict guideline ahead of the examinations.

Candidates must enter exam centres at least 30 minutes before the beginning of the exam and those who will enter late should write reasons in a register and report to the board on the same day.

The question paper set code will be sent via SMS 25 minutes before starting the exams.

Only authorized personnel can carry mobile phones/electronic devices into the centre but their phones should not have a camera feature.

Only people who are directly involved with the examination such as examinees, invigilators, ministry and board inspection teams and security personnel can enter the exam centre.

Special arrangements have been made for specially-abled candidates.

Visually impaired candidates, those with cerebral palsy, and candidates without hands may have a scribe assist them during the exam, for an additional 20 minutes.

Candidates with autism, down syndrome, or cerebral palsy may receive support from teachers, parents, or helpers. An extra 30 minutes may be given in such cases.