The Madhyamik (secondary) examinations began on Tuesday across the state, including in Lala, amidst stringent security arrangements. This year, the administration has established multiple new examination centers in the Lala region to accommodate the growing number of candidates.
While the prominent Lala Higher Secondary and Multipurpose School continues to serve as a key venue, several new institutions have been designated as examination centers for the first time. The newly added centers include Lala Prankrishna Girls Higher Secondary School, Dakhin Jasnabad A.K. Higher Secondary School, and Krishnapur Joymongal High School. Additionally, Sanarai Model Higher Secondary School and Kalachhara PM Shri School in the Lala region are also functioning as examination centers this year.
On Tuesday morning, guardians were seen accompanying their wards to various schools, marking the beginning of the first major public examination in the lives of these adolescents. The administration’s proactive stance was visible throughout the day, with strict security protocols enforced at all venues. District administration officials, including School Inspector Tapas Datta, were seen visiting various centers to monitor the proceedings.
Special attention was given to Lala Prankrishna Girls Higher Secondary School, which is hosting the board examination for the first time. School authorities maintained a vigilant watch to ensure the process was conducted smoothly and without incident. A total of 332 candidates are registered to appear for the exams at this specific center. On the first day, for the MIL (Bengali) paper, 327 out of the 332 registered candidates appeared, while five were reported absent.
Reports of a peaceful conclusion to the first day’s examination also came from Lala Higher Secondary and Multipurpose School and Dakhin Jasnabad A.K. Higher Secondary School. No untoward incidents were reported from any center, and the examinations concluded safely under tight security.