The number of students appearing for Class 10 and Class 12 board exams has seen a significant increase this year, with 19,000 more candidates for the Class 10 exams and 17,000 more for the Class 12 exams compared to last year. The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams are set to begin on Tuesday, while the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams will commence on February 21.
According to data from the Mumbai divisional board, 3,58,854 students have registered for the SSC exams. Among them, 1,87,362 are male candidates, 1,71,490 are female candidates, and two are transgender candidates. The numbers reflect a notable increase from last year, which saw 1,74,921 male and 1,66,263 female candidates.
Similarly, the HSC examination has recorded a rise in student registrations, with 3,38,478 students appearing from the Mumbai division, up from 3,21,116 last year. The Arts stream has 45,415 candidates, an increase from 40,756 in 2024, while Commerce has 1,63,965 students, around 5,000 more than the previous year. The Science stream also saw growth, with 1,25,240 candidates registered compared to 1,17,566 last year.
Education board officials consider this increase in registrations a positive trend, reflecting students’ commitment to academics. Authorities have been working on examination logistics to accommodate the rising number of students across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts.
