In Bihar, the Matriculation examinations will begin today. Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) conducts the Matriculation exams. This year more than 16.48 Lakh examinees will take the Board exam. The examinations will conclude on 24th of this month.<br />''<br />''Chairman of BSEB Anand Kishore said 1525 examination centres have been set up across the state. He said to conduct the exams in a fair and peaceful manner, the Board has put tight security arrangements in place at all exam centres.<br />''<br />''For overall surveillance and monitoring of all examination centres in the state, the board has activated its control room in Patna, which will remain operational till the conclusion of the exams.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">No examinee or invigilator will be allowed to carry a mobile phone inside the exam halls. Using a calculator, Bluetooth, earphones at the exam centres are strictly prohibited for candidates.</span><br />