Over 6.4 lakh students to write SSC public examinations from March 16

The Directorate of Government Examinations has made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Public Examinations-2026, scheduled to begin from March 16 and conclude on April 1.

The examinations would be held from 9.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. and students must report at the examination centre by 8.30 a.m., said Director of Government Examinations Srinivasulu Reddy, clarifying that entry would not be permitted after 10 a.m.

Hall tickets were released on March 5 through the official website, school logins, LEAP app and Mana Mithra WhatsApp service.

A total of 6,40,916 students would appear for the examinations, including 6,22,074 regular candidates and 18,842 private candidates. Among them, 3,28,652 were boys and 3,12,264 girls.

A staff member writing the hall ticket numbers on benches a day ahead of the commencement of the SSC examinations at a school in Vijayawada on Sunday.
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G.N. RAO

The examinations would be conducted at 3,415 centres across the State, and to ensure smooth conduct, 3,415 Chief Superintendents, 3,415 Departmental Officers, and 38,958 invigilators had been appointed. About 210 sensitive examination centres would be monitored through CCTV surveillance, and 156 flying squads had been deployed to prevent malpractice, said Mr. Reddy.

Medical teams

He said medical teams would be available with support from the Health Department and ANMs with first-aid kits would be present at all centres. Adequate drinking water, seating, ventilation, and furniture had been arranged. The Electricity Department would ensure power supply during the examinations. Additionally, free bus transportation would be provided to students by APSRTC to students writing the exams upon showing their hall tickets.

Mr. Reddy said law and order would be maintained with the assistance of the Police Department and advised the students to follow a smart preparation strategy by revising model papers and the 100-day action plan.

Maintaining good health with proper food, sleep, and a calm mind was essential, he emphasised, and said they should avoid distractions such as mobile phones, television, and social media.

“During the examination, students must carefully read the question paper, manage time effectively, write clearly, and attempt all questions,” he said, and appealed to parents to support their children emotionally, avoid unnecessary comparisons, and create a peaceful environment at home.

“While exam results are only numbers on paper, parental encouragement and confidence play a vital role in shaping a student’s future and personality,” he said.