December 23, 2001

KATHMANDU: School leaving certificate examinations this year will be held from April 2 to 10, an official announcement said. Examinations for the year 2058 are being conducted about a fortnight ahead of normal examination schedule.

Office of the Comptroller of Examinations made the announcement. About 225,000 students are expected to sit for the examinations this year. Examinations have been moved ahead to help students get early admission to upper secondary schools and campuses and save time losses.