The academic fervor grips Jharkhand as JAC board exams for over 748,000 matric and intermediate students commence on February 3. Spanning 1,989 centers statewide—1,232 for 423,821 Class 10 aspirants and 757 for 324,321 Class 12 students—this year’s tests promise unprecedented vigilance.
JAC’s stringent guidelines aim for transparency and discipline around exam sites. Dual-shift scheduling separates morning matric papers from afternoon intermediate sessions starting at 2 PM. Early arrival by 30 minutes is non-negotiable, alongside mandatory admit cards and a plea to ignore baseless rumors.
Vigilance peaks with CCTV monitoring, on-site magistrates, and police contingents. Question paper handling remains fortified at every stage, from strongrooms to post-exam custody.
Ranchi leads with 139 centers: 87 for matric (32,723 students) and 52 for inter (32,197). From February 3-17, a 200-meter radius around 75 centers enforces BNSS Section 163 prohibitory orders daily from dawn to dusk. Restrictions prohibit groups of five-plus (barring duties or processions), sound amplifiers, firearms, crude weapons like sticks or spears, and public meetings.
This proactive clampdown counters risks from overzealous parents and students flocking centers. With Deputy Commissioners and SSPs directing forces, Jharkhand sets a gold standard for secure, equitable board assessments.