Ahmedabad: Saturday’s board exams delivered a mixed bag for students, with Class 10 candidates breezing through a “straightforward” science paper while Class 12 science students grappled with a “testing” chemistry exam.In Class 10, students found the science paper “easier than expected”. Many completed the paper well before time. Educators noted that the objective questions, true-or-false, matching pairs, diagrams, and short-answer questions were straightforward. Science teacher Alkesh Thakkar observed that the paper lacked any confusing elements, allowing even students with minimal preparation to comfortably aim for 40 to 50 marks, while high achievers have a clear shot at a perfect score.In contrast, the Class 12 chemistry paper proved to be a time-management challenge. While the descriptive Part B was manageable due to optional choices, Part A’s 50 multiple-choice questions included “twisted” queries and some were from less-emphasized sections of the textbook. Many students reported being unable to finish the MCQ section within the stipulated time. Meanwhile, the commerce stream reported a smooth experience with an easy business administration paper.The day was marked by a medical emergency in Naroda, where a Class 10 student at Maharshi Sandipani School was forced to discontinue his exam. The student suffered severe abdominal pain, suspected to be appendicitis, and was provided immediate first aid but was unable to continue writing the paper.
