Exam dates to be announced at start of academic yr
MUMBAI: Students appearing for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams plan their study schedule as soon as the board announces the exam timetable.
But students appearing for the 2012 board exams can plan studying for the exam right from day one of the academic session, following a decision by the school education department to declare the HSC schedule as soon as Class XII begins.
"When colleges reopen after the summer vacation, the timetable for HSC exams will be announced," school education minister Rajendra Darda told TOI. "Releasing the timetable almost a year in advance will help students prepare their schedule for studies and chalk out admission plans," Darda added.
Usually, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education announces the exam dates either in December or January. But this time it had announced the dates of the exam held in February-March three months in advance. "The objective of releasing the board exam schedule in advance is to reduce the stress and anxiety of students over the timetable," the minister added.
There is mixed reaction to the idea. "I wish the system was introduced earlier, we too would have benefited from it. Releasing the exam schedule eight to nine months in advance not only reduces stress, but also helps students plan their vacations," said Akash Sakaria, who cleared his HSC exams on Friday.
However, Pradeep Sawant, senate member (Shiv Sena), argued that declaring the exam schedule in advance would create more confusion among the students. "If the board changes the timetable midway for some reason, then all plans made by students will go for a toss," Sawant added.
TOI
But students appearing for the 2012 board exams can plan studying for the exam right from day one of the academic session, following a decision by the school education department to declare the HSC schedule as soon as Class XII begins.
"When colleges reopen after the summer vacation, the timetable for HSC exams will be announced," school education minister Rajendra Darda told TOI. "Releasing the timetable almost a year in advance will help students prepare their schedule for studies and chalk out admission plans," Darda added.
Usually, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education announces the exam dates either in December or January. But this time it had announced the dates of the exam held in February-March three months in advance. "The objective of releasing the board exam schedule in advance is to reduce the stress and anxiety of students over the timetable," the minister added.
There is mixed reaction to the idea. "I wish the system was introduced earlier, we too would have benefited from it. Releasing the exam schedule eight to nine months in advance not only reduces stress, but also helps students plan their vacations," said Akash Sakaria, who cleared his HSC exams on Friday.
However, Pradeep Sawant, senate member (Shiv Sena), argued that declaring the exam schedule in advance would create more confusion among the students. "If the board changes the timetable midway for some reason, then all plans made by students will go for a toss," Sawant added.
TOI
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