Pre-Board Exams Begin in Ahmedabad: Over 90,000 Students Participate in Board-Like Setup
Ahmedabad, January 18: The pre-board examinations for Class 10 and 12 students commenced today across Ahmedabad city and rural areas, involving over 90,000 students from more than 1,100 schools. Organized by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), the exams are designed to mimic the actual board exam environment, complete with hall tickets, barcode stickers, and centrally prepared question papers. This initiative aims to help students, especially first-time board candidates in Class 10, familiarize themselves with the board examination process.
Students Welcomed with Flowers
On the first day of the pre-board exams, District Education Officers (DEOs) made special efforts to encourage students. Ahmedabad city DEO Rohit Chaudhary visited A.G. Teachers High School in Navrangpura and welcomed students with flowers, emphasizing the importance of the exams. Similarly, rural DEO Kripa Jha addressed students at Geeta High School in Ranip, explaining the procedures for hall tickets and answer sheets while motivating students to approach the exams confidently.
Centralized Exams on Board Pattern
The pre-board exams adhere to the same procedures as the board exams. Students were admitted into examination halls with hall tickets, and question papers were distributed in sealed covers to ensure uniformity and confidentiality. A centralized method was implemented, ensuring all students received the same question papers and followed board timings, including warning bells and the final submission of answer sheets. DEO Rohit Chaudhary stated that 48,525 students from 574 schools in Ahmedabad city are taking part in these board-pattern exams.
Exams to Continue Until January 23
Rural DEO Kripa Jha highlighted that 42,096 students from 600 rural schools are participating in the pre-board exams. Scheduled to continue until January 23, these exams aim to help students overcome the fear of board exams and gain valuable experience in a controlled environment. Officials believe this exercise will reduce the chances of errors during the actual board examinations and enhance student confidence.
