Mangalore: The 2nd PUC final examinations have begun in DK as in all parts of the state on Thursday. In DK Dt, 47 centers conducted the exams for over 29,000 students, a source told.
The centre of exams appeared only half filled on the first day as Arts students remained at home preparing for Kannada on Friday,
The number of freshers and repeaters was not revealed this year by the Dept. of Public Instruction. The exams conclude on March 30. Committees are set up to prevent “in hall” mal practices and to up hold sanctity of the final exams system in state.
Govt and police officials, even ZP and education officers, are involved in the conduct of these exams.
All photocopying centers within 200 meters from the exam hall centres are closed during the exam hours and the area is isolated by DC for better results.