May 06, 2021, 15:58 PM IST
New Delhi: As Uttar Pradesh government extended the lockdown in state due to the ongoing second wave of coronavirus, it is being speculated that the upcoming Class 10, Class 12 board exams maybe postponed.
The board exams have come under the scanner as Uttar Pradesh has reported an alarming ris eof COVID-19 cases. Adding to the woes was the news of the deputy Chief Minister and state Education Minister Dinesh Sharma testing positive for COVID-19.
While the move to postpone the exam is expected to come soon there has been no official confirmation in this regard yet.
On April 15, UPMSP had extended the UP Board exam date till May 20 which were scheduled to begin from May 8. The revised schedule for Class 10, 12 board exams have not been released yet. Students are advised to check the UPMSP website – upmsp.edu.in for updates.
UP Board Exams 2021 cancelled? Latest updates class 10, 12 students need to know
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has postponed the state Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12. File photo
Updated: Apr 15, 2021, 01:46 PM IST
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday (April 14) cancelled Class 10 exams and postponed Class 12 exams in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases. Following this, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has postponed the state Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12. All Classes from 1 to 12 will also remain closed till May 15. The government spokesman said that fresh dates for the examinations would be announced sometime in May.