This year's nationwide secondary school Certificate-SSC and its equivalent examinations are going to be started tomorrow. Around 18.5 lakh students will take part in the public examination.
Authorities have announced a zero-tolerance policy to prevent cheating and ensure discipline.
In the meantime, more than 3 thousand 8 hundred exam centers have been prepared nationwide.
Officials say practical examinations will only be conducted where proper laboratory facilities are available.
Strict penalties, including expulsion and imprisonment have been set for violations.