Write exams with smile and confidence: PM Modi tells students
What's the story
As the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board examinations began today, PM Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to students appearing in the exams, saying they should write their paper with a smile and lots of confidence.
The Prime Minister had also asked students who were due to appear for the board examinations to adopt a "never-give-up" attitude during a recent interaction.
Here's more.
Twitter Post
PM Modi took to Twitter to wish the CBSE students
Best of luck to all my young friends appearing for the CBSE Class XII and Class X examinations! Write these exams with a smile and lots of confidence.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 5, 2018
Information
Over 28 lakh candidates appearing for CBSE exams
According to a report, more than 28 lakh candidates are appearing for the Class 10 and 12 examinations being conducted by the CBSE. Over 16 lakh candidates have registered for the Class 10 examination, while over 11 lakh have registered for the Class 12 examination.