Jharkhand Board Exams Begin Amidst Tight Security; Over 7 Lakh Students Appear

• Class 10 and Class 12 board exams commenced in Jharkhand with over 7.47 lakh students enrolled.
• Class 10 exams started on Tuesday morning at 1,232 centres, with Class 12 exams beginning later the same day at 757 centres.
• Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) secretary Jayant Mishra confirmed tight security measures, including CCTV cameras in all halls.
• Invigilators are prohibited from carrying mobile phones to ensure fair examinations.
• A date clash between Class 12 exams and civic body polls on February 23 is being addressed, with JAC awaiting State Election Commission guidelines.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand board exams for Class 10 and 12 have begun with strict security for over 7 lakh students.