With consecutive exams and an overwhelming evaluation workload, teachers across the state are raising serious concerns over the newly announced common examination schedule for Std I to IX. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has scheduled Periodic Assessment Tests (PAT) and Summative Test 2 between April 8 and April 25, leaving educators with very little time for answer sheet evaluation and result preparation.

The State Secondary and Higher Secondary Principal Association has strongly opposed the schedule, arguing that the compressed timeline places excessive pressure on teachers. Many educators fear that holding exams until late April will drastically cut down the time needed for marking answer sheets and compiling results, potentially affecting accuracy and efficiency.