The plus two practical annual examinations have begun today morning at 10 am, said Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE).

According to sources, the Science practical examination would be continuing till February 9 as per the CHSE guidelines.

The Council has directed the college authorities to conduct the practical examinations in the Arts stream like Education and Psychology from 10 AM to 4 PM by February 9.

The Council has formed a central squad for the first time from this year which will have a surprise visit to the colleges and report to the concerned authorities if it finds any irregularities in the examinations.

The Council has dispatched question and answer sheets, list of external examiners and admit cards to all colleges for the practical examinations.

Previously, the Council had announced the conduct of practical examinations from January 27 to February 2. But the death of a senior clerk of the Council in a road accident on January 23, the Council later rescheduled the examination from February 2 to 9.

The theory examinations will held for Science, Arts and Commerce from March 2, 3 and 4 respectively.