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)

The Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12) examinations conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education began on Tuesday, February 10, and will continue till March 18. Here are moments ahead of the exam captured by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE