Bhubaneswar: With the annual HSC examination scheduled from Feb 19, the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) on Tuesday released the Pariksha Darpan, a model question bank, for appearing examinees of Class X.

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) prepared the question bank book containing sample questions with scoring keys on different subjects. OSEPA state project director Ananya Das on Tuesday directed all district education officers to distribute soft copies of the books in all schools in their respective areas for free. The 400-page question book on all subjects will groom students for the crucial exam and reduce their preparation-related stress. Hard copies of the book will be provided at the district points soon, she said.

This year, the matric exam is scheduled to be held between Feb 19 and March 2. While the BSE decided to hold the exams from 9 am to 11.30 am every day, it will grant an additional 15 minutes for the maths exam, scheduled for March 2. Similarly, the practical exam for the vocational trades will be conducted on Feb 22.

The Madhyama Sanskrit and State Open School examinations will be held alongside the HSC examination.

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