Arrangements made for smooth conduct of public exam

Hyderabad, Mar 4 (UNI) All arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the intermediate public examination in the state from tomorrow.

The second year public examination will start from March six.

In all 15.13 lakh candiates (both vocational and general) stream would appear for the public examination in 1981 colleges, selected as examination centres, an official release said here today.

In twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, 154 examination centres were constitued.

As many as 7.01 lakh regular candidates would appear for the first year public examination and 5.48 lakh regular candidates for the second year examination.

While 1.84 lakh private candidates would appear for the second year examination, as many as 78,416 regular, private and vocational candidates would appear for the first and second year examinations.

Severe action would be taken against those indulging in malpractices. Students and staff would not be allowed to carry cellphones and other electronic gadgets inside the examination hall, the release added.

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