National Exam this year goes smoothly. But there is one female student who cannot participate in the exam as she is already married

Due to marital status, a female student of Vocational School (SMK) in Central Jakarta is not allowed to participate in National Exam (UN).

"National Exam this year goes smoothly. But there is one female student who cannot participate in the exam as she is already married. Similar condition also experienced by 2 other students of Senior High School (SMA) due to absent without clear explanation, but they can undergo an upcoming make-up exam," told Head of Central Jakarta Education Regional I Sub-Department, Sujadiyono, after he accompanied Mayor of Central Jakarta, Mangara Pardede to review the implementation of National Exam in SMKN 19 Bendungan Hilir, Tuesday (4/14). 

Of the 68 state or private SMA/SMK in Central Jakarta, a total number of the exam participants is reaching 3,321 SMA students, 3,662 SMK students and 527 Package C students. 

Meanwhile, Pardede expects all students could pass with good scores. He also appealed the students to answer the easy questions first for saving time. 

"I pray may all students will pass with the good scores. Don't answer the questions hastily and don't be so nervous," he asserted. 

SMKN 19 is one of 30 high schools in the capital which hold the national exam using the newest technology Computer Based Test (CBT) or online.