NEW DELHI: Board examinations for classes X and XII conducted by the CBSE for which over 28 lakh candidates have registered began today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishing them luck.
While the class XII candidates appeared for the English examination today, those in class X who had opted for Information and Communication Technology, Dynamics of Retailing, Food Production, Beauty and Wellness and other vocational courses appeared for writing their papers.
Modi extended his best wishes to students appearing in the board examinations, saying they should write their exam with confidence.
“Best of luck to all my young friends appearing for the CBSE class XII and class X examinations! Write these exams with a smile and lots of confidence,” he said on Twitter.
Over 16 lakh candidates have registered for the Class 10 examination, while more than 11 lakh have registered for the Class 12 examination. (AGENCIES)