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The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) announced it has cancelled this year Class 10 exam and postponed the Class 12 exam, a number of state boards as well as the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) followed suit and announced cancellations in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
After scores of students demanding to cancel exams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting earlier this week and reviewed the examinations that were scheduled at various levels amid the developing coronavirus situation.
Here’s a list of states where Class 10, Class 12 board exams have been cancelled or postponed: Also Read – Maharashtra Logs Highest Single-day COVID Count With 67,000 Fresh Infections | Top Developments
Maharashtra SSC, HSC Board Exam 2021:
Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad announced that this year’s Maharashtra SSC and HSC exams have been postponed. Entrance exams for professional courses, class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June, she said.
UP Board Exam 2021
Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has postponed UP Board high school and intermediate examinations (Class 10 and Class 12) till May 20. Fresh dates will be announced after meeting with the Chief Minister.
Gujarat Board Exam 2021
Gujarat government announced the postponement of Class 10 and 12 board examinations that were scheduled to be held between May 10 to 25. New exam dates for the Gujarat state board will be announced on May 15. The government has also announced a mass promotion for students from Class 1 to 9 and 11.
Haryana BSEH 10th, 12th Exam 2021
Haryana school board, the BSEH, cancelled Class 10 board exams. It had also postponed Class 12 exams 2021.