A file photograph from the 2019 class 10 exams in Chennai. Photograph used for representational purposes only

A file picture from the 2019 class 10 examinations in Chennai. Photo used for representational purposes only|Photo Credit:
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The examinations were expected to have actually begun on March 27, however were postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown

Class 10 students in the State will start writing their board examinations from June 1, School Education Minister K.A. Sengottaiyan said on Tuesday.

While the Class 12 (plus 2) tests concluded in the State, there had been issues raised about 36,842 students not being able to write their last paper on March 24 owing to the restrictions in place and the State Federal government had announced that the examination will be held again for them.