Telangana inter exams stretched to nearly a month, to be held from Feb 24

The Telangana government has extended the Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2027 schedule to nearly a month, running from February 24 to March 20, to accommodate festival holidays like Ramzan and Shivratri. The wider gaps between subjects mirror the CBSE pattern and aim to reduce exam stress.

Hyderabad: Intermediate students in Telangana will have to gear up for a nearly month-long examination schedule as against the usual two weeks, as the State government has decided to stretch the schedule this academic year. The Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) 2027 are set to commence on February 24 and conclude on March 20.

The government has approved the timetable, and the Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TG BIE) will shortly release the detailed schedule. Accordingly, the first-year intermediate tests will begin on February 24, followed by second-year papers from February 26.

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Every year, the IPE takes a little over two weeks to complete, with a one-day interval between first and second-year exams. However, this time, students will have longer gaps between subjects.

According to official sources, there will be a two-day gap between the language papers, four days for Mathematics and five days for Chemistry. The festivals of Ramzan and Shivratri have necessitated wider gaps in the timetable.

Last year, the government stretched the SSC Public Examinations to more than a month, as against 10 days in previous years. This was done along the lines of the Class X timetable of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which provides short gaps between subjects.

While longer breaks might alleviate pressure and anxiety among some students, they may also prove counterproductive and expose several others to distractions. Junior lecturers are of the view that extended breaks could cause many students to lose focus on academics. Several students in rural areas might even take up daily-wage jobs during this period.

In addition, the extended examination schedule is likely to have a cascading effect, delaying the announcement of results. This may affect the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations schedule and results declaration, thereby delaying degree admissions.

Further, as most government junior college lecturers are roped in for the evaluation of intermediate answer scripts, enrolment in these colleges might also take a hit.