Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the Central Government’s decision of cancelling Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams for class 10 and postponing Class 12 examination, which were scheduled for May-June, in a view of rising cases of Covid-19 cases in India. He termed the decision a ‘great relief’ for lakhs of students and their parents. Kejriwal tweeted: - I am glad that the exams have been cancelled/postponed. This is a great relief for lakhs of students and their parents.
Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister (Delhi), Manish Sisodia also welcomed the Union Government’s decision and said, “I am happy that Class 10 exams are being cancelled and dates are being rescheduled for class 12 exams. I know that Class 12 students will be anxious over the rescheduling,” said Sisodia.
“Similar to what was done for Class 10 students, I appeal to the Government to promote Class 12 students on the basis of internal assessment and pre-board exams. It is very important to stay at homes during these troubled times,” he added.
The Central Government on Wednesday announced the cancellation of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams for class 10 and postponed for Class 12 which were scheduled for May-June in a view of rising cases of Covid-19 cases in India. The revised dates will be announced after June 1.
The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, School and Higher Education Secretaries and other senior officials were present.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the Union education ministry said, “Looking to the present situation of the pandemic and school closures, and also taking in account the safety and well-being of the students, it is decided as follows. The Board Exams for Class 12 to be held from May 4th to June, 14th, 2021 are hereby postponed. These exams will be held hereafter.” The situation will be reviewed on 1st June 2021 by the Board, and details will be shared subsequently, the official statement read.
