GUWAHATI: The 2024 Higher Secondary (HS) examinations held by the AHSEC has begun across the state from today and will end next month on March 13.
Around 2,80,216 students will sit for the examination in across 876 exam centers in the state, with 1,39,486 male candidates and 1,42,732 female candidates, while attendance will reportedly be recorded in an online mode for the first time, as per media reports.
Announcing the same on Saturday, February 10, the State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu had said on X, “The HS and HSLC Exams are set to commence on February 12th and 16th, respectively, concluding on March 13th. The HSLC Exam will be undertaken by 4,25,965 students across 913 centers, while the HS Exam will involve 2,80,216 students across 876 centers. In conjunction with the Chairman of SEBA and AHSEC, as well as key officials from the school education department, a comprehensive review of arrangements for the smooth administration of both exams was conducted with all District Commissioners (DCs), Superintendents of Police (SPs), and school inspectors today. A State Level Examination Supervision Committee, chaired by the Secretary of @SchoolEdnAssam, along with District Level Committees headed by respective District Commissioners, will oversee the examination process. All government officers and teachers have been duly instructed to execute their responsibilities with the utmost discipline and sincerity. I earnestly urge all parents, guardians, and citizens to extend their cooperation to ensure the seamless conduct of these examinations.”
The High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations will begin later this week on February 16, with 4,25,965 students expected to appear for the same.