A group of students are preparing for a public exam, but one student is confident that he will pass without studying because he has heard rumors that the teachers are being lenient and will pass anyone who attempts the exam. The students discuss various rumors, including one that the 2017 question paper will be repeated and another that the teachers will give extra marks for writing long answers. Meanwhile, a strict teacher, Master Gopi, is trying to maintain discipline and ensure that the students follow the rules. The students are also intimidated by the flying squad, a group of strict invigilators who will be monitoring the exam. The scene is filled with comedic moments as the students try to navigate the exam process and deal with the strict teacher and the flying squad.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The students are taking a public exam.
2. A student's father asks the teacher to give his son 400 marks.
3. The teacher refuses to give the student 400 marks.
4. The student has an air conditioner (AC) that he claims was given to him by someone who told him that the teacher would give him 400 marks.
5. The teacher tells the student that he must write and pass the exam on his own.
6. The student tries to bribe the teacher with an AC.
7. A student named Sudhakar allows students to write for an extra 10 minutes during the exam.
8. The students believe that they will pass the exam if they write for a certain number of pages or answer a certain number of questions.
9. The students also believe that they will get extra marks if they mark certain geographical features on a map.
10. A teacher tells the students that they should not listen to rumors about the exam and that they should only write what they have studied.
11. The students are given 45 minutes to complete the exam.
12. A bell rings, signaling the end of the exam, but the teacher tells the students that they have 30 minutes more to complete the exam.
13. The students are offered additional time to complete the exam.
14. A flying squad is coming to the school to monitor the exam.
15. The students are warned not to use any unfair means during the exam.
16. The flying squad is known for being strict and catching students who cheat during the exam.
17. The students are divided into two groups to prevent cheating during the exam.
18. The teacher tells the students to write whatever they have studied and that they will pass the exam if they do so.