16 June 2026 – A significant number of students sat for the Placement Test entrance examination conducted today at the Suangdo (Ngawn Area) Basic Education High School examination center in Falam township, Chin State, which is administered under the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC) military.
Reports indicate that the number of examinees exceeded the original registration figures. At the Suangdo examination center, a total of 633 students had registered in advance, and 587 students came to sit for the examination.
In addition, 61 students who had not pre-registered also arrived and took the test as temporary additional examinees.
Images and videos of students currently taking the Placement Test have attracted growing public interest alongside discussions about the state of education in the region.
In a post shared on her personal Facebook account, a member of the local community expressed her delight, stating: “I am very happy. Seeing the young people of my community, village, and extended family gaining access to education, knowledge, and learning opportunities brings me great joy. By God’s grace, it is truly heartening to witness these young people pursuing their studies today.”
“Those who wish to create problems may continue to do so, but what is important is that our youth are able to learn while they are still young and have the opportunity. Their pursuit of education is a significant achievement,” she added. – Reporting by Daniel
A video clip posted by the Surbung Times: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1499072641951101
