Repeaters exams from September 27

The repeaters’ exam for Class X students will start on September 27. As many as 1,56,948 students will appear for the examination. The HSC repeaters’ exams,that also start on the same day,will see 1,51,374 students. The Class X exams will continue till October 11 while class XII exams will get over on October 18.

The schedule has been decided taking into consideration the Ganesh festival and Diwali vacations,a press note issued by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) said. Students appearing for class improvement scheme will have to appear for all the subjects. They are however exempt from oral exams. The timetable has been provided to schools and junior colleges. The helpline number for Pune division is 020-2552 6712.