Mysore/Mysuru, March 22 -- This year's SSLC examinations will begin from Mar. 25, said Deputy Director of Public Instructions (DDPI) H.K. Pandu, here this morning.

Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan, Pandu said that a total of 38,567 Regular Freshers (RF) including 18,918 boys and 19,649 girls were appearing for the examinations.

"In addition, a total of 829 Regular Repeaters (RR) including 512 boys and 317 girls, 634 Private Freshers (PF), including 422 boys and 212 girls and 303 Private Repeaters (PR) including 194 boys and 109 girls are also appearing for the examinations," added the DDPI.

Asserting that electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall, Pandu said that drinking water will be provid...