Thermal scanners, social distancing: How Kerala SSLC, HSLC exams were held

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases in Kerala, the state public examinations- SSLC, plus two started from Tuesday, May 26. Express Photo by Vishnu Varma

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The exams have started following strict social distancing measures. The board has organised a separate team of teachers to conduct thermal screening of students entering the exam centres apart from ensuring other measures. Express Photo by Vishnu Varma

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The students have been allotted seats keeping distances of around 2 to 4 metres. Wearing face masks is mandatory to appear in the examinations, as per guidelines. Express Photo by Vishnu Varma

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For SSLC only three exams mathematics, physics, and chemistry are pending while for plus two or class 12, several exams are yet to be held. Express Photo by Vishnu Varma

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The remaining SSLC exam will be conducted from May 26 to 28, while HSLC till May 30. Express Photo by Vishnu Varma

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Over 4.2 lakh applied to appear for the state SSLC examinations this year. The state had reportedly readied 14 lakh facemasks for students to ensure proper measures to conduct the exam amid the pandemic. Express Photo by Vishnu Varma

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