Telangana Intermediate Exams Begin with Logistical Challenges
The first-year Intermediate exams in Telangana started on Wednesday, March 5. Students appeared for the Second Language Paper-1. Many parents gathered outside examination centers, waiting for their children. However, some centers faced accessibility issues, making it difficult for students and parents.
In Kamala Nagar, near ECIL in Hyderabad, around a hundred parents waited outside CMS Commerce Junior College. Traffic congestion became a problem as vehicles crowded the streets. Police had to step in to manage the situation. Other areas, like Jubilee Hills and Madhapur, also faced similar issues with traffic.
Some students had trouble reaching their exam centers. A student from Narayana Junior College in Moti Nagar had to travel to Madhapur for the exam. They struggled because there were no direct transport options. “The center is far from my home, and no buses go on this route,” the student said. This highlights a bigger issue of exam center accessibility.
Despite these difficulties, most exam centers were well-organized. At Resonance Junior College in Jubilee Hills, students were happy with the arrangements. They had access to drinking water and found the management systematic and helpful.
To improve security, the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) introduced new measures this year. Hall tickets now have QR codes, and answer booklets have barcodes. Also, each question paper has a unique code to prevent tampering.
The exams will continue until March 25. Many students felt confident after starting with a language paper. “It helped reduce our stress. Now we feel more prepared for the next subjects,” said Praneeth, a student from Narayana Junior College in ECIL.
While the exams began smoothly, the transportation issues raised concerns. Authorities may need to plan better to ensure students can reach their centers without difficulty.
