Jharkhand’s academic calendar turned a key page as JAC’s Class 10 and 12 annual exams began on Tuesday, involving over 7.58 lakh dedicated students vying for their futures. With 4,23,861 in Matric and 3,34,321 in Intermediate, the scale is immense, supported by 1,232 and 757 exam venues respectively.
Initial papers covered vocational and IT for Matric, limited to vocational for all Intermediate streams. The full Matric tenure lasts till February 17, Intermediate to 23rd. Two-shift operations—Matric mornings (9:45-12:35), Intermediate afternoons (2-5:15)—include a thoughtful 15-minute question-reading grace period.
Anti-cheating protocols are robust: universal CCTV monitoring promises vigilance. CM Hemant Soren’s message resonates—unity from students to society is vital for orderly proceedings. He reaffirmed the administration’s pledge to cheat-proof exams, aligning with broader educational excellence goals.
Social media vigilantism meets zero tolerance; JAC warns of IT Act and IPC penalties for fake paper peddlers on WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. Offenders could see accounts suspended and identities revealed publicly. The public must nurture calm zones around centers, report fishy behavior, and stick to official JAC info.
A toll-free line offers real-time aid to test-takers. As these exams unfold, they highlight Jharkhand’s push for transparent assessments, setting the tone for student achievements and systemic improvements ahead.