The matriculation exam for the academic year 2023-24 commenced yesterday in Mandalay Region, with 19,442 out of 20,216 students who applied to take the exam, representing a participation rate of 96.17 per cent.
Excitement is high this year due to the introduction of the new Grade-12 system. The region has organized 74 exam centres, each staffed with a supervisor and assistant supervisors. Each exam room accommodates 30 examinees, and additional centres are set up at Mandalay General Hospital and Mandalay Central Prison.
Daw Su Su Wai, headmistress of No 25 Basic Education High School, stated, “I will oversee the exam centre at No 8 Basic Education High School, alongside 54 assistant supervisors. We are managing 454 examinees spread across 16 rooms.” She emphasized the importance of supervisors ensuring accurate matching between registered names and those listed on exam cards.
A parent expressed, “As this year marks the beginning of the new curriculum, I’ve been paying extra attention to my child’s studies. I’ve noticed that the subjects have become more advanced and diverse. It would bring me great joy if my child were to pass the exam.”
The exam will take place from 9 am to 12 pm, starting from 11th to 19th March, covering one subject per day. Mandalay Region is home to 4,198 public schools, 235 private schools, and 311 monastic schools this academic year. — Maung Aye Chan/NT
