Sri Vijaya Puram, February 12, 2026
With the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) and All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE), 2026 approaching, the Directorate of Education has constituted a committee to provide assistance to students experiencing mental stress and psychological pressure during the examination period.
Students appearing for board examinations often face considerable stress and anxiety, particularly those taking the AISSE for the first time. Recognising their vulnerability, the Directorate of Education, in collaboration with officials from ANIIMS and the Health Department, has formed a dedicated committee to extend counselling and psychological support to needy students.
The committee comprises Dr. Anand Lingeswaran, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry, ANIIMS/GBPH (Mob: 9443492050); Ms. Nidhi Prakash, Clinical Psychologist, Tele MANAS (NTMHP) (Mob: 9538274075); Ms. Shymali Singh, Clinical Psychologist, Tele MANAS (NTMHP) (Mob: 9476055092); Ms. Bindu Verma, Vice Principal, GSSS Campbell Bay (Mob: 7695086894); Mr. Pankajakshan Nair, Vice Principal, PM SHRI GSSS Prothrapur (Mob: 9474260777); and Dr. Sushim Kumar Biswas, Vice Principal, PM SHRI GSSS Rangat (Mob: 9434272035).
Students have been advised to contact the above members directly to seek guidance and redressal of their concerns. The Directorate has emphasised that timely counselling and professional support can help students effectively manage stress and approach their examinations with greater confidence.
