Maharashtra HSC Exam 2021 Cancelled: As per the latest update, the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority (SDA) has given its nod to State Government proposal seeking cancellation of HSC Exams 2021 of Maharashtra Board in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. In the view of this cancellation, the state government is now planning to hold CET / Common Entrance Test to screen students for college admissions. Yesterday, Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad had informed that the Uddhav Thackery led Maharashtra Government had submitted a proposal before the Staete State Disaster Management Authority (SDM) to opt for a non-examination route.
Evaluation Criteria to be Announced Soon
With Maharashtra Board 12th Exam 2021 cancelled now officially, the state government has now directed the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or MSBSHSE , to finalize and notify the evaluation criteria for HSC Result 2021. As per media reports, the evaluation criteria that will be followed for compilation of Maharashtra HSC Exam 2021 will consider the performance of students in the internal examinations and award marks or grades on the basis of it. However, there is no official announcement yet about the final evaluation criteria and therefore, students are advised to avoid rumours and only follow updates from officials and trustworthy sources.
Common Entrance Test (CET) for College Admissions
Media reports have also hinted that the state government is considering holding CET or Common Entrance Test to screen students for college admissions for the next academic session. With HSC Exams cancelled and students being promoted, the state government would hold a CET to arrive at a merit score on the basis of which students will be granted admission to undergraduate courses. The state government has also announced a similar CET for FYJC or Class 11 admissions after SSC exams for Class 10 students were cancelled. If similar route is adopted, then students appearing for CET would be given first preference for college admissions and seats left thereafter would be opened for students who didn’t appear for CET. Further details on the matter are still awaited.