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Gujarat Board Exams Begin: Minister Rivaba Jadeja Calls Tests a "Festival"

Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 commenced across Gujarat on Thursday. Minister of State for Education Rivaba Jadeja visited an examination centre in Gandhinagar, distributing flowers and pens to students while urging them to view exams as a celebratory step in life. She reviewed the security and facility arrangements at the centre, praising the school's efforts to reduce student stress. The exams, conducted by the Gujarat board, will see nearly 16.63 lakh students participating through mid-March.

Key Points: Gujarat Board Exams 2025 Begin, Minister Visits Centre

  • Exams for Classes 10 & 12 begin
  • Minister visits school, gives gifts
  • Over 16.6 lakh students appearing
  • Exams to continue until mid-March
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Gujarat Board exams begin today; MoS encourages students at Gandhinagar centre

Gujarat Class 10 & 12 board exams start. MoS Education Rivaba Jadeja visits Gandhinagar school, encourages 16.63 lakh students to stay confident.

"Examination is a festival, celebrate it with joy. - Rivaba Jadeja"

Gandhinagar, Feb 26

Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 began across Gujarat on Thursday, with the state's MoS for Education, Rivaba Jadeja visiting an examination centre in Gandhinagar district and urging students to approach the tests with confidence rather than anxiety.

Jadeja visited M.B. Patel English Medium Secondary and Higher Secondary School at Sector-23, Kadi Campus, where she met students appearing for their examinations.

Addressing them at the centre, she described examinations as "a festival" and encouraged them to remain calm while writing their papers.

"Examination is a festival, celebrate it with joy. Examination is a step towards shaping your life, not a reason to fear. Keep your mind calm and celebrate this festival of examination with confidence," she said.

The minister personally greeted students and presented each one of them a flower, a pen and a writing pad as a gesture of encouragement.

Following the customary practice of beginning an auspicious task on a sweet note, she also offered sugar to the students and conveyed her best wishes for their success.

During her visit, Jadeja interacted with the school management and reviewed the arrangements at the centre.

She inspected facilities provided to students and examined security measures, including the installation of CCTV cameras.

She commended the school authorities for creating an environment intended to enable students to sit for their examinations without mental stress.

Among those present were Gandhinagar North MLA Rita Patel, State Wala Yojana Chairperson Dharmishtha Gajjar, Kadi Sarva Vishwavidyalaya President Vallabhai Patel, and senior officials from the Education Department.

The examinations are being conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, which has commenced the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations for the academic year 2025-26 from today.

The examinations will continue until mid-March, with nearly 16.63 lakh students appearing at centres across the state.

Authorities said arrangements have been made statewide to maintain security and provide support to students during the examination period.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the visit is encouraging, I hope the focus remains on the substance. Are all centers across the state, especially in rural areas, equipped with proper facilities and free from malpractices? The CCTV check is a good step. The real test is a fair and smooth process for all 16+ lakh students.
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Aman W
My niece is giving her 10th boards today in Surat. The pressure on these kids is immense. It's good to see a minister trying to reduce anxiety, but the system's over-reliance on this one exam for future prospects is the root cause of the fear. The 'festival' analogy is nice, but the stakes are very real for families.
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Sarah B
As someone who went through the Indian board exam system years ago, I appreciate this. A little kindness from authority figures goes a long way. The sugar and flower tradition is beautiful. Wishing all the students the very best of luck! You've got this.
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Karthik V
Good initiative. Hope the security and anti-cheating measures are as robust in every village center as they are in the Gandhinagar school the minister visited. The board needs to ensure a level playing field. Jai Hind and good luck to all examinees!
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Nisha Z
The personal touch is commendable. In the end, what matters most is the student's preparation and a calm mind. Parents also play a huge role in not adding to the pressure. Let's support our children, not just during exams, but always. 👍

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