This year, the number of primary terminal examinations is over 26 lakh. This number is the combined number of general and madrasa education.
The examination begins from today. Students of class V sits for this final examination.
The first examination that started today was mathematics.
In terms of the number of students it is the largest public examination in the country.
The examination held in a total of 66,168 centres across the country and it was also held in another eight overseas centres
The number of scholarships is increased from 50,000 to 55,000
The examination ends on November 30.
Examinations of six subjects will be held in six days and end on November 30.