Bhubaneswar, Feb. 19 -- Over 5 lakh students are scheduled to appear in the class 10 or the matriculation examination in Odisha starting from tomorrow (Tuesday). The matriculation examination is being conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha.

BSE officials informed all the preparations have been completed for the matriculation examination. The evaluation process will begin from March 16 and the entire process is likely to be completed by March 30, 2024.

In a bid to put a check on malpractice, the BSE has decided to allow students inside the examination centres early.

"The entry of students into the exam premises will start from 7: 30 am and be completed by 8:15 am which was earlier 8 am. The idea is to complete the g...