The first written examination of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) commenced, with the Visual Arts exam taking place.
At a secondary school examination centre in Tsuen Wan, candidates began entering around 7:00 AM.
This year's HKDSE has over 46,000 candidates, with day school students accounting for approximately 8% more than last year.
More than 3,800 students are taking the Visual Arts subject. Some candidates reported feeling nervous, while others said they were well-prepared.