CBSE Class 12 Board Exams Cancelled, Decision has been taken in the interest of the Students

CBSE Class 12 Board Exams cancelled

The CBSE Class 12 Board exam 2021 cancelled, in view of uncertain conditions due to COVID and feedback received from various stakeholders. It was also decided that CBSE will take steps to compile the results of class XII students as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.

The Prime Minister said that the decision on class 12 CBSE Exams has been taken in the interest of the students. He stated that COVID-19 has affected the academic calendar and the issue of Board Exams has been causing immense anxiety among the students, parents, and teachers, which must be put to an end.

The Prime minister said that the COVID situation across the country. While the numbers are coming down in the country and some states are managing the situation through effective micro-containment, some states have still opted for a lockdown. Students, parents, and teachers are naturally worried about the health of the students in such a situation. PM said that students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation.

PM said that the Health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect. Anxiety among students, parents, and teachers, which must be put to an end. Students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation. All stakeholders need to show sensitivity for students.

PM said that all stakeholders need to show sensitivity for students. PM directed officials to ensure that the results are prepared in accordance with well-defined criteria, in a fair and time-bound manner.

It was also decided that like last year, in case some students desire to take the exams, such an option would be provided to them by CBSE, as and when the situation becomes conducive.

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