Imphal, Feb. 18 -- A total of 37,052 candidates - 18,592 female students and 18,460 males have registered to appear in the High School Leaving Certificate Examinations (HSLCE) 2025 conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM).

The examinations are set to commence on February 19 (Wednesday) in 155 examination centres - 93 centres in the valley and 62 in the hills. It would be continued till March 7.

BOSEM chairman Akham Joykumar said that for smooth passage of the examinations, ten nodal officers have been appointed for centres in the hills.

In the valley centres, the inspection teams comprising teachers, student bodies, and civil society organisations (CSOs) will monitor the situation.

Moreover, special observers will...