In Jammu & Kashmir, over 45 thousand 300 candidates appeared in 12th class examination that commenced today in Kashmir Valley. The 12th class and also ongoing 10th class annual examinations will conclude on 28th November.<br />''<br />''Joint Secretary (Examinations) in Board of School Education (BOSE), Syed Rouf told AIR News that out of 48 thousand candidates enrolled for appearing in 12th examinations in Valley, 45 thousand 318 candidates appeared to write their examination in English paper today. He said 295 were absent while the attendance of candidates from difficult areas of Macchil, Keran, Tangdar & Teetwal figures in north Kashmir remained awaited. He said the examination was conducted peacefully with no report of untoward incident. A total 01 Lakh 60 thousand students had been enrolled for appearing in upcoming Board Examinations of 10th, 11th and 12th classes at over 1500 centres in Kashmir region.<br />''<br />''According to Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE), around 65000 students of Kashmir Division and 24000 students of Winter Zone Jammu Division appeared for 10th class examination, that commenced on October 29 and would conclude on 17th of November.<br />''<br />''All arrangements have been put in place made for the smooth conduct of annual board examinations. Besides deploying checking squads for surprise check at exam centres, all arrangements have been put in place related to heating, drinking water, electricity, transportation and other basic amenities to the candidates at every examination centre.<br />''<br />''<br />