PM Modi chairs meeting on Class 12th board exams
Class 12 Board exams have been cancelled. Prime Minister Modi has directed officials to ensure that the Class 12 results are prepared in accordance with well-defined criteria, in a fair and time-bound manner. “Students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation,” PM Modi said.Get quick latest updates about 12th board exams through SMS/E-mail. Click here to Subscribe.
The Prime Minister stressed that the health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect. He said that in today's time, such exams cannot be the reason to put our youth at risk.
During a May 23 meeting, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) proposed holding the exam between July 15 and August 26, PTI reported citing sources. It also put forth two options: regular exams in 19 major subjects at notified centres and shorter-duration exams at schools where the students are enrolled.
A majority of the states expressed their opinion in favour of holding the exam, Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal had said following that meeting.
However, states like Maharashtra said the "non-examination route" must be examined while Delhi and Kerala suggested vaccinating the students ahead of the exams. Uttar Pradesh has cancelled the Class 10 exams and proposed to hold those for Class 12 in the second week of July
On May 31, a plea to cancel the CBSE and ICSE board exam was heard in the Supreme Court. The matter was adjourned to June 3 after the Centre sought time to take a decision.