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IN PHOTOS: HSC 2026 begins in Maharashtra; emotions run high at Matunga’s Podar College

Updated On: 11 February, 2026 11:01 AM IST | Tarun Verma

The big exam season of the year is here, with February 10 being Day 1 of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams. mid-day’s ASHISH RAJE trailed the students at Podar College in Matunga on Tuesday, documenting the worry, nervousness and last-minute cramming. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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As HSC exams 2026 began on Tuesday; nerves, hugs and last-minute revision marked day 1 at Podar College. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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As HSC exams 2026 began on Tuesday; nerves, hugs and last-minute revision marked day 1 at Podar College. (Pics/Ashish Raje)
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination season officially began on February 10, with thousands of students across Maharashtra appearing for their first paper (Pic/Ashish Raje)

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The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination season officially began on February 10, with thousands of students across Maharashtra appearing for their first paper (Pic/Ashish Raje)

At Podar College in Matunga, emotions ran high as students gathered early in the morning, clutching notes and offering silent prayers before stepping into the examination halls

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At Podar College in Matunga, emotions ran high as students gathered early in the morning, clutching notes and offering silent prayers before stepping into the examination halls

The picture from the exam center reflected the intensity of the moment

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The picture from the exam center reflected the intensity of the moment

Groups of students were seen revising key points and discussing possible questions until the very last minute

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Groups of students were seen revising key points and discussing possible questions until the very last minute

In a heartwarming sight, a younger sibling waved and sent best wishes to an HSC candidate, highlighting the family support behind each examinee

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In a heartwarming sight, a younger sibling waved and sent best wishes to an HSC candidate, highlighting the family support behind each examinee

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