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)

PM Modi engaged with students during the second episode of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026’ in New Delhi, urging students to use technology wisely, prepare well for exams, develop leadership skills, balance studies with passions, and adopt disciplined, sustainable habits. Pics/PTI