PRAYAGRAJ, March 2 -- The helpdesk set up by the Uttar Pradesh Board to counsel students battling exam-related stress has revealed that anxiety pangs, difficulty in memorising science formulas, and managing lengthy answers are among the top concerns of examinees.

Since its launch on December 31, 2024, the helpline-operational from 10 am to 6 pm-has received over 600 queries from students appearing for the ongoing exams. A panel of subject experts, including specialists in Mathematics, Science, English, Hindi Literature, and Humanities, has been addressing these concerns.

According to Dr. Anand Tripathi, Deputy Secretary of the UP Board and a former associate professor of psychology at Government Girls Degree College, Varanasi, the mere ...