Over 58,000 Students of Madhyamik and Higher Secondary Schools to Appear for TBSE Board Exams, Girls Outnumber Boys

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, February 24, 2026

The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has announced that more than 58,000 students will appear for the upcoming Secondary and Higher Secondary board examinations, with girls outnumbering boys in both categories this year.

Addressing a press conference on Monday, TBSE President Dr. Dhananjay Gan Choudhury said the Secondary examinations will commence from February 26, while the Higher Secondary examinations will begin from February 25.

According to official data, a total of 32,404 students will sit for the Secondary examinations. Of them, 14,629 are boys and 17,375 are girls, reflecting a significant rise in female participation. In addition, 155 candidates will appear for the Madrasa Alim examination, including 129 boys and 26 girls.

The Secondary examinations will be conducted across 69 exam centres and 145 venues throughout the state. Dr. Choudhury pointed out that last year 29,781 students had appeared for the Secondary exams, indicating a clear increase in enrollment this year.

For the Higher Secondary examinations, 26,411 students will take the tests, comprising 12,246 boys and 14,164 girls. Notably, a third-gender student will also appear for the Higher Secondary examination from Fatikroy centre in Unakoti district, marking an inclusive step in the state’s education system.

The equivalent Madrasa Fazil examination will have 85 candidates, 58 boys and 27 girls. The Higher Secondary and Fazil examinations together will be conducted in 62 centres and 99 venues. Last year, 21,575 candidates had appeared in the Higher Secondary exams, making this year’s increase significant.

Regarding candidates appearing for Kokborok language papers, the TBSE President assured that existing arrangements will continue. Question papers will be printed in Bengali script, allowing students to answer in the language format they are most comfortable with.

On the issue of increasing evaluation allowances for examiners, Dr. Choudhury clarified that any decision in this regard will be taken by the TBSE governing body once it is formally constituted, as the authority to approve such matters rests solely with the board.

With preparations in place, TBSE expressed confidence that the examinations will be conducted smoothly across all centres in the state.

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