Ludhiana, March 9 -- The central board of secondary education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 mathematics examination on Saturday, getting mixed reactions from the students and teachers. While the difficulty level was moderate, many found the paper too lengthy to complete in time.

Paramjit Kaur, a mathematics teacher at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, said the paper was well-balanced, but agreed that students struggled with time management. "Questions from integration and differentiation, which are usually considered tough, were surprisingly moderate. However, some sections required extensive calculations, making the exam lengthy," she said.

Prabhjot Singh, a Class 12 student from the same school, echoed the sentiment. "The paper...