CBSE Class 10 Science Exam on Attukal Pongala Day Raises Concerns Among Students, Parents

Thiruvananthapuram: Students and parents have expressed concern over the scheduling of the CBSE Class 10 examination on the day of Attukal Pongala. The Class 10 Science examination is scheduled for March 22, the day of the festival. The exam will be held from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm.

With Thiruvananthapuram city expected to be crowded on the occasion of Pongala, there are concerns that students may find it difficult to reach their examination centres. Traffic restrictions and heavy congestion are likely in various parts of the city.

Thousands of devotees are expected to arrive in the city for Pongala, potentially putting the traffic system under strain. Parents point out that this could prevent students from reaching their centres on time and affect their examination performance.

With travel arrangements adding to the pressure on students alongside their exam preparations, parents have demanded that the examination date be rescheduled.