Second PUC exams begin under tight security in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru/Udupi, Feb 28, 2026: The annual Second PUC examinations for the academic year 2025–26 commenced on Saturday, February 28, and will continue until March 17, with strict surveillance measures in place across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

In Dakshina Kannada, a total of 37,337 students — including 18,745 boys and 18,592 girls — are appearing for the II PUC examinations at 59 centres. Of these, 15 are government colleges, 22 are aided institutions, and 22 are unaided private colleges. The taluk-wise distribution of centres is as follows: Mangaluru (21), Bantwal (6), Beltangady (8), Puttur (5), Sullia (2), Kadaba (5), Moodbidri (6), Ullal (4), and Mulki (2).

In Udupi district, the examinations are being conducted at 29 centres, with 17,181 students appearing. This includes 16,657 fresh candidates, 383 private candidates, 135 repeaters, and six students seeking improvement in their results.

The Department of School Education has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure transparency and fairness, including the deployment of inspection teams and the installation of surveillance systems. The examinations are being held from 10 am to 1 pm on all scheduled dates.

The district administrations have implemented necessary measures to maintain a secure and orderly environment at all centres. Strict guidelines prohibit candidates from carrying mobile phones, smartwatches, or any electronic gadgets into the examination premises under any circumstances.

To prevent malpractice, CCTV cameras have been installed both inside and outside examination halls at every centre. The live footage is being monitored from the strong room at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.