HSSC first annual exams to begin on April 29

Rawalpindi:The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) has finalised all arrangements for the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) First Annual Examinations 2025, scheduled to begin on April 29 (Tuesday).

Chairman Muhammad Adnan Khan and Controller of Examinations Tanvir Asghar Awan confirmed in a joint statement issued today that 59,550 candidates are set to appear in this year’s examinations.

To ensure transparency, the board has implemented advanced technological measures, including digital tools, CCTV surveillance, and an online monitoring system.

According to the details, daily inspection teams will oversee all examination centres, with additional support from district administration and the Special Branch, which will submit direct reports to the board office.

The authorities have announced that the Regular candidates can access their roll number slips via their respective educational institutions’ portals, while private candidates would receive theirs by mailing addresses as per record.

The private candidates can also download their slips from the board’s official website by entering their ‘B-Form’ or online admission details. The board chairman said that strict adherence to the Punjab government’s zero-tolerance policy against malpractice has been emphasised, with stringent action promised against the ‘booti’ mafia. Examination staff lists have been shared with the Special Branch for thorough vetting, and digital verification systems will bolster security.