27,221 students appear for Plus-2 exam in TN district

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 18:28 [IST]

Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, Feb 28 (UNI) 27,221 students are appearing for the Plus Two examination at 73 centres in Kancheepuram district , according to District Primary Education Officer K Ramanjuam.

Talking to newspersons here, he said the examinations which began today will continue till March 21. 1,948 students were appearing as private candidates, he added.

Mr Ramanujam said this year the number of students appearing for the examination had increased to 3221, compared to 24,000 students last year .

He said the invigilation was tightened and flying guards were monitoring the students to prevent unfair means.

UNI

Topics: EDUCATION-TN-EXAMINATION

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