UP Schools, Coaching Centres Closed: As per the latest update, the Uttar Pradesh State Government has announced that all schools and coaching centres in the state will remain closed until 30th April 2021 due to the surge in the COVID-19 case. During this period, exams that are planned previously will continue to be held as per the schedule announced earlier.
Exam to Continue as per Schedule
While schools have been closed down in the state, the government has permitted schools to continue holding exams that they have planned as per the schedule announced earlier. Exams can be held as per schedule and teachers and other staff members can go to schools, the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said. The decision to close down schools in the state has been taken keeping in mind the rising COVID-19 cases in the state. On 10th April, UP reported 12,787 new coronavirus cases and 48 more deaths, taking the death count to 9,085 and the infection tally to 6,76,739.
UP Board Exam 2021 Postponed
In the light the developing situation around the pandemic and the upcoming Panchayat Elections, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has also postponed the UP Board 10th and 12th Exam 2021. As per the new schedule, UP Board 10th Exam 2021 for High School students will begin on 8th May and continue until 25th May 2021. On similar lines, Class 12 Board Exams will commence from 8th May and go on until 28th May 2021. Earlier, these exams were scheduled for April.