Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- The annual matriculation examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) begin today, marking a pivotal moment for lakhs of students in Odisha. A total of over 5.22L students, including those taking the Matriculation, Madhyama, and State Open School Certificate exams, are gearing up for this critical assessment, marking one of the most crucial academic milestones in the education system.

The exams will be conducted at 3,133 centers across Odisha, with examinations scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Students are required to arrive at their centers by 7:30 AM to ensure timely entry. The examination question papers are dispatched from 314 nodal centers, expected to reach between 07:30 AM and 08:30 A...