Education Minister Live Updates: Physical Classes To Resume Soon, Says Ramesh Pokhriyal
Union Education Minister interacted with KV students live during an event hosted by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj. He made it clear that question will only be asked from the new syllabus of CBSE board exams in JEE and NEET.
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal addressed the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya during an event hosted by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj. The webinar was conducted on Ramesh Pokhriyal’s official Twitter and Facebook accounts. Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya across the nation had shared their queries using #EducationMinisterGoesLive.
He made it clear that the national-level entrance examinations including Joint Entrance Exam (JEE 2021) and National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET 2021) will be based on the reduced syllabus for CBSE Class 12 board examinations.
In his last webinar held on December 31, 2020, the Education Minister had announced the CBSE Board Exam 2021 Class 10, 12 dates. The CBSE board exams will be conducted from May 4 to June 10 in an offline mode.
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Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ is interacting with Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) students live today. In his last webinar held on December 31, 2020, the Education Minister had announced the CBSE Board Exam 2021 Class 10, 12 dates. The CBSE board exams will be conducted from May 4 to June 10 in an offline mode.
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Board Exams 2021, JEE, NEET Will Be Based On Reduced Syllabus
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, in the live KV webinar announced that the students will be asked questions in the upcoming board exams 2021 on the basis of the revised syllabus.
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JEE Exam 2021: First Session Will Be Conducted In February
The first session of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE 2021) will be held from February 23 to 26, 2021. While the consecutive sessions will be held in March, April and May.
School Students Ask For Doubt-Clearing Sessions
Few students are asking for doubt-clearing sessions in the schools including remedial classes for the students to help them prepare for the exams. One of the students said, "Sir please try for schools to only take remedial classes and doubt clearing classes instead of regular classes. And please cancel the offline exams that the schools are trying to take the preboard exams".
Sir pls try for schools to only take remedial classes and doubt clearing classes instead of regular classes. And pls cancel the offline exams that the schools are trying to take ie the preboard exams.
— Sohom De (@SohomDe) January 18, 2021
Education Minister Highlights Importance Of Hackathon
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' responds to a question on Hackathon as he said, "India has created various toys which reflect our history, and culture".
He further said, "The new electronic toys may harm the kids mentally or sometimes physically as well. Toys must be based on cultural values and factual information".
Students Need To Only Prepare Revised Syllabus For NEET, JEE: Education Minister
Union Education Minister said, "The students will only have to study the revised syllabus for their CBSE board exams and other exams based upon CBSE board syllabus 2021 such as (Joint Entrance Examination (JEE 2021) and National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)). The questions will only be asked from that portion".
Will The Left Over Syllabus Be Asked In Next Session Or Competitive Exams: Student
One of the students asked that, "Will we be asked questions from the reduced syllabus of CBSE be asked in competitive exams".
Both Online, Offline Classes Will Be Conducted: Education Minister
Union Education Minister said, "Both online and offline classes will be conducted as half the students will be allowed to attend the classes physically in the classroom while the rest of the students will attend online classes".
Students Of Various Kendriya Vidyalayas Ask Questions
Kendriya Vidyalaya students from across the country are attending the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal's event in an online mode.
We Will Begin School Classes In Phased Manner: Education Minister
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said that the government will reopen the Kendriya Vidyalayas in a phased manner for students of one class at a time.
Education Minister Addresses Mental Health Concerns Of Students
A student named Nisha Shukla, Ahmedabad, Gujarat said that "she misses her friends and feels lonely".
In response to it Union Education Minister said, "We have introduced 'Manodarpan' platform to help the students be improving their mental health. It was done to improve the mental status of students. Then Prime Minister Narendra Modi started Fit India for physical fitness"
Don't Be Afraid Of Physical Classes, Exams: Education Minister
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said, "We have successfully conducted the NEET 2020, hence students need to worry about the fears surrounding exams and must appear for their papers without any tension".
Concerned About Travelling To Exam Centre Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: KV Student
Another KV student asked about his concerns regarding travelling to exam centres for Board examinations 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic.
He said, "Kindly help to alleviate our fears surrounding travelling to exam centres amid COVID-19"
NEP Will Combine Textbook Knowledge With Vocational Training: Union Education Minister
Union Education Minister while replying to a query from a student said, "The National Education Policy will combine the book knowledge with vocation training for school students".
KV Students Asks About Impact Of NEP On Schools
Kendriya Vidyalaya student Nakul asked Education Minister, "How will the new National Education Policy impact school students?"
Kendriya Vidyalaya 'Shiksha Samvad' Begins
Kendriya Vidyalaya of Andrews Ganj begins 'Shiksha Samvad' with students asking their doubts from Education Minister.
We Have Not Cancelled Any Exams Due To COVID-19: Education Minister
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' highlighted that the government did not cancel any national-level examination because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KV Education Policies Must Be Replicated At Grassroot Level: Education Minister
While lauding the performance of Kendriya Vidyalayas, Union Education Minister said, "We will ensure that the education policies of Kendriya Vidyalayas are replicated at the grassroot level as well". 
National Education Policy Will Transform People: Education Minister
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' highlighted the National Education Policy as he said that the policy is directed at transforming people and the entire education sector.
Students Request Online Exams For Classes 9, 11
Students have requested to either cancel or conduct online exams for Classes 9, 11 as one of them said, "Sir please cancel or do online examination for class 11 and 9. Please sir whole year we have studied online and even the syllabus is not completed till date sir and exams are starting from February 4 sir"
Sir please cancel or do online examination for class 11 and 9. Please sir whole year we have studied online and even the syllabus is not completed till date sir and exams are starting from 4th Feb sir #OnlineExamsfor9thand11th
— Sidhesh Jain (@sidheshjain2003) January 18, 2021
Education Minister Asks For Feedbacks on National Education Policy
Union Education Minister explained about the inclusion of mother tongue in the schools and vocation education education along with internship at school-level. He asked for the feedbacks of students and teachers on National Education Policy (NEP-2021). 
Union Education Minister Lauds Teachers, Students For Online Classes
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' lauded teachers and students to face the COVID-19 crisis with grit and determination and converted "challenges into opportunities".
Union Education Minister Highlights Stress Due To COVID-19
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said that each individual had to deal with the COVID-19 situation by protecting themselves, their families and neighbours.
Education Minister Addresses KV Students, Teachers
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' addresses the students and teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Commissioner Nidhi Pandey Address Students
Commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya Nidhi Pandey said, "Teachers have been with you throughout the year adopting and adapting to the new changes".
While addressing the challenges during COVID-19 pandemic she said, "COVID-19 taught meaning of hygiene in our lives and how important it is to maintain cleanliness. Whenever there is a difficult situation, we all come together to solve it. "Teachers have also enabled to keep the students together."
KV Students Perform Surya Namaskar
Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya performed lyrical Surya Namaskar or sun salutation during the inaugural event of open gymnasium at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj, New Delhi. 
Students Perform Yoga Asanas
Kendriya Vidyalayas students performed choreographed yoga asans along with guru vandana.
KV Students Present Classical Dance Along With Prayers
Kendriya Vidyalaya students open the programme with singing hymn and presenting a classical dance performance.
Education Minister Lights Lamp To Inaugurate The Event
Kendriya Vidyalaya students also sing prayers at the beginning of the event.
Education Minister Inaugurates KV Event
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' inaugurates the event at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Andrews Ganj, New Delhi.
Class 10 Students Request For Datesheet
Class 10 students are requesting for releasing the datesheets for CBSE Board exams.
@DrRPNishank Good Evening Sir. Sir I Am A Student Of Class 10. Sir Just A Request From My Side That Plz Release The Datesheet As Soon As Possible because of Increase In Covid Cases In Odisha After Reopening Of Schools Its Been A Fear Coming Out Not To Attend Schools.🙏🙏🙏
— Soumya Satapathy (@SoumyaS15178028) January 17, 2021
Union Education Minister Will Soon Address Students
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' will be addressing the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya during the event.
Education Minister Inaugurates Opens Gym At KV
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has inaugurated an outdoor gymnasium at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Andrews Ganj, New Delhi.
Education Minister Addresses KV Students
"शिक्षा संवाद": Interacting with the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya. #EducationMinisterGoesLive @EduMinOfIndia @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @KVS_HQ https://t.co/WZY780Kp9C
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) January 18, 2021
Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 10, 12 Students Ask For Board Exams Datesheets
"When the date sheet of board exams will release?", This question is on top of the mind of Classes 10, 12 students who will be appearing for CBSE Board examinations 2021. The CBSE had earlier released the starting date for theory exams. They will begin on May 4.
KV Students Want Time To Prepare For Offline Exams
One of the Kendriya Vidyalaya student said, "Sir please talk on the topic of offline exam. We can't just go and write the exams as said by the board, we too need some time to be back with the same writing speed and all the necessities. After all offline exam in exchange of a year's online class is an unacceptable choice".
Sir please talk on the topic of offline exam....
— Arjya Saha Choudhury (@arjya_saha) January 17, 2021
We can't just go and write the exams as said by the board, we too need some time to be back with the same writing speed and all the necessities.
Afterall offline exam in exchange of a year's online class is an unacceptable choice.
KV Student Want Offline Classes To Practice For Final Exams
Some of the Kendriya Vidyalaya students are saying that since they have been attending online classes from so long, they will require some to practice their writing skills. No offline classes have been held for Kendriya Vidyalaya students since the lockdown in March.
Class 11 Students Fear Delay In Exams May Impact Next Year
Class 11 students will be appearing for the Class 12 board examinations 2022. Hence, they are looking forward to begin with their next academic session on time so they have enough time to complete the syllabus for Class 12.
KV Students Await School Reopening
Kendriya Vidyalaya students have been waiting for an announcement on the reopening of the schools and declaration of the examination schedule. 
Education Minister's Live Session To Begin Soon
Live Twitter session of Union Education Minister to begin in few minutes. He will be addressing the students and teachers of Kendriya Vidyalayas.
I will be going #live to interact with the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya on 18th January at 12 noon.
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) January 17, 2021
Join the session #live on my Twitter /FB pages, 🔎for username: @DrRPNishank.
Looking forward to the interaction!#EducationMinisterGoesLive pic.twitter.com/iiX5bNjmZf
With Delay In Exams, KV Students Worry About Next Academic Session
Kendriya Vidyalaya students have been waiting for the reopening of their schools. As their is no clarity over the final examinations for rest of the classes, they are worried about delay in starting of the next academic session.
Students, Teachers Must Be Prioritised In Vaccination Drive
Teachers and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya have been asking for the COVID-19 vaccination jabs before reopening the schools.
India has rolled out the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccination drive for healthcare workers across the states. Though, until now there is no plan of vaccination drive for the educational institutes.
KV Teachers Concerned About Students With Special Needs
While both students and teachers have been sharing their concerns about reopening of the schools, few are also concerned about the students with special needs. They are asking questions about should the schools reach out to them and help them cope up with online classes.
One of the KV teachers asked, "How do we approach the children with special needs with online mode? Is there any plan for them?"
KV Teachers Share Concern With Union Education Minister On Reopening Schools
One of the Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers have asked the government about the Question paper pattern for Classes 10, 12 for practical and internal exams.
She has particularly pointed about the Class 12 Economic paper which is based on field survey. She asked, "Will the pattern of project in Class 12 Economics be same (based on survey) as the last year ? Due to Pandemic situation this year field survey is not possible".
KV Students Request To Reduce Syllabus Before Pre-Boards Exams
One of the Kendriya Vidyalaya students said, "Sir , please cancel the exam or reduce the syllabus. Because online teaching was not sufficient or better than classroom teaching. We are getting more and more tensed only sir .My KV school is starting preboard exams next week. We are most afraid of it. Please do something sir".
Sir , please Cancel the exam or reduce the syllabus.Because Online teaching was not sufficient or Better than Classroom teaching. We are getting More and More tensed only sir .
— Bharat Yadav (@ns_bharatyadav) January 17, 2021
And My Kv school is starting preboard exams next week.We are most afraid of it. Pls do something sir.
Few KV Schools Announce Pre-Board Exams Dates
In spite of the fact that the Kendriya Vidyalayas have not been reopened yet by the government, various schools have started sharing pre-boards datesheet for Classes 10, 12 abiding by the guidelines given by CBSE to hold pre-boards before May. This has further impacted the students.
'Will We Be Safe", Ask KV Students, Teachers On Reopening Of Schools
Fear around safety from COVID-19 virus grips students and teachers of Kendriya Vidyalaya. 
Kendriya Vidyalaya Teacher Asks If Government Will Vaccinate Teachers
Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers are equally concerned about reopening schools and holding offline exams.
Kshitij Sahu, teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya Ballygunge, Kolkata has shared various questions regarding the reopening of the schools which have been left unanswered by the government and education departments.
He has asked, " Is government of India planning to vaccinate the students of board appearing classes 10, 12 before the exam?
He has also sought clarification on whether the non-board classes exam will be offline or online mode.
Fearing for teachers' health, he asked if "Whether the government is planning to vaccinate the teachers?"
KV Students Repeatedly Request For Online Exams
As COVID-19 fears grip the students, they are repeatedly asking for online exams as they fear that the virus may spread through touching answer sheets, desks and doors.
One of the exam aspirant said, "Sir I would also request you to kindly conduct online exam as offline exams can act as catalyst in spreading virus through students, pen, papers and other surfaces".
Sir i would also request you to kindly conduct online exam as offline exams can act as catalyst in spreading virus through students, pen, papers and other surfaces.
— Minu Arya (@MinuArya2) January 18, 2021
Parents Of KV Students Do Not Favour Reopening Of Schools
Parents of various Kendriya Vidyalaya students have spoken against the reopening of schools. They are saying that no harm will be done, if the schools conduct online classes and replace annual exams with regular assignments.
KV Teacher Shares Concern Over Reopening Of Schools
On the Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers has shared her concerns about reopening of the schools. She has asked “if the schools are prepared to maintain social distancing inside the schools" to avoid any spread of infections. She further asked 'what is the authenticity of the online exams' considering that students could not be monitored while they attempt the papers from their homes.
Delhi Reopens Schools For Classes 10, 12
Delhi has reopened its schools for Classes 10, 12 today. The Delhi schools will be holding sessions for practical subjects and help the students prepare for the internal assignments.
CBSE Board Exams 2021 To Begin On May 4
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had earlier announced the dates for board examinations 2021. The theory papers will begin on May 4 and the practical papers can be held by the schools starting from March onward and continue till beginning of the theory papers.
Classes 9, 11 Students Request For Online exams
Students of Classes 9 and 11 have been repeatedly asking for online examinations. Due to increasing COVID-19 cases in the states, they are fearing of contracting the virus. Some of them have requested to away with the final exams and mark them on the basis of internal assessment. 
Students Forced To Attend Physical Classes
Students are claiming to be forced by the schools to submit the assignments and attend physical classes.
One of the KV student said, "Teachers are forcing us to come to schools. parents not ready. the want us to come to schools to submit our copies, papers, assignments. they are also encouraging us to attend the physical classes. but we don't want to go".
KV Students Panic As CBSE Board Practical Exams May Begin In March
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had announced the dates for theory papers to begin from May 1 while the schools can conduct the practical exams from March 1 onward until the beginning of theory papers. Though, KV Students are clueless about the reopening of schools.
Union Education Minister To Address Problems Faced By KV Students
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' is also expected to address the mental health of Kendriya Vidyalaya students who had to face several problems during the online classes. Many students of Classes 10, 12 had complained of feeling anxious due to the upcoming CBSE Board exams in May.
Few KV Students Cite Lack Of Preparedness For Offline Exams
Citing lack of preparation through online classes, a Kendriya Vidyalaya student said, “We do not care about the vaccine anymore. Even if they open the schools tomorrow we are not prepared to give the exam in April or May because the entire year we were being taught online, they can’t expect us to give exams offline.
We DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE VACCINE ANYMORE!!! EVEN IF THEY OPEN THE SCHOOLS TOMORROW WE ARE NOT PREPARED TO GIVE THE EXAM IN APRIL OR MAY BECAUSE THE ENTIRE YEAR WE ARE BEING TEACHED ONLINE...THEY CANNOT EXPECT US TO GIVE THE EXAMS OFFLINE!!!
— Emmi (@Emmi56464208) January 15, 2021
KV Students Asking For COVID-19 Vaccine Before Reopening Schools
Various Kendriya Vidyalaya students have been seeking clarity on the reopening dates of the schools at least for Classes 10 and 12 to help them prepare for the upcoming board exams. Some of them want the government to wait for the COVID-19 vaccination programme to begin before reopening the schools.
Education Minister Expected To Discuss Reopening Of KV Schools
I will be going #live to interact with the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya on 18th January at 12 noon.
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) January 17, 2021
Join the session #live on my Twitter /FB pages, 🔎for username: @DrRPNishank.
Looking forward to the interaction!#EducationMinisterGoesLive pic.twitter.com/iiX5bNjmZf
Education Minister To Interact With KV Students Today
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will be addressing the students of Kendriya Vidyalaya today during a live Twitter session at 12:00 pm. He is expected to discuss the reopening of Kendriya Vidyalayas after several months of online classes.
