IMPHAL: The Manipur High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations commenced on Friday, marking a crucial milestone for 37,715 students enrolled with the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM).
As students across the state gear up to write their fate, BOSEM has implemented special arrangements, particularly for those affected by recent violence.
Out of the total student count, comprising 19,087 males and 18,628 females, 15,070 hail from hill districts, while 23,645 are from valley districts.
The examination is distributed across 154 centres, with 63 centres allocated in hill districts and 91 in the valley.
To ensure fair conduct, BOSEM has deployed 25 inspection teams for valley districts and 3/4 inspection teams for hill districts, comprising officials from both government and private institutions.
Additionally, 11 nodal officers are overseeing examination proceedings in hill districts, supplemented by a quick reaction team and six observers.
A dedicated control room, headed by a senior BOSEM officer, remains on standby to address any issues that may arise during the examination period, which concludes on April 8, 2024.
Earlier on Thursday, in response to evolving educational trends, Manipur’s Education-School Department introduced a new grading system.
The revamped approach, in collaboration with BOSEM, focuses on assessing students based on grades and grade points, rather than the traditional display of marks and will be applicable in this year’s HSLC examinations.
Under this system, documents will no longer display total marks or rankings, with only pass or fail status printed.
This shift aims to align Manipur’s education system with contemporary standards, with focus on holistic assessment over numerical scores.
As developments ensue in the state’s educational landscape, educators and officials remain committed to fostering a conducive environment for academic growth and success.
