Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Tuesday ruled out conducting board examinations for classes 10 and 12 till February next year in view of COVID-19 situation.
He said a decision on when the exams will be conducted will be taken later after due consultations and assessment of the situation. Keeping the current situation in mind, it has been decided that the board exams for classes 10 and 12 will not be conducted till February 2021. A decision on the exam schedule will be taken later after assessment of the situation and more consultations, Nishank said in online interaction with teachers.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had earlier this month announced that board exams in 2021 will be conducted in written mode and not online.
Board exams not to be conducted till February: Education minister
By PTI| Posted by Mansoor | Published: 22nd December 2020 6:24 pm IST Education Ministry Ramesh Pokhriyal
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Tuesday ruled out conducting board examinations for classes 10 and 12 till February next year in view of COVID-19 situation.
He said a decision on when the exams will be conducted will be taken later after due consultations and assessment of the situation.
“Keeping the current situation in mind, it has been decided that the board exams for classes 10 and 12 will not be conducted till February 2021. A decision on the exam schedule will be taken later after assessment of situation and more consultations,” Nishank said in an online interaction with teachers.
Stressed students seek counselling
JAIPUR: The students of Class-XII CBSE Board seem to be under stress, visiting psychologists and counsellors as there is no clarity on examination dates, examination patterns, practical examinations and the way forward till date.
Till last year in December, most of the students were exposed to pre-boards, prepared for second pre-boards, then practicals and finally for boards. However, this year, things are quite uncertain with the
COVID pandemic, said Ankita, a parent whose son is appearing for the Class-XII Boards.
Most of the time, students are hooked to WhatsApp as all links for coaching and other updates appear there. The moment they miss it, they miss their class, which is a huge loss for them, she said, adding that eventually they are spending all their time on mobiles, checking WhatsApp updates, attending classes or else watching web series in the gap in between.
Highlights
It was scheduled for December 17 but was postponed to December 22.
CBSE board exam 2021: Days after the Centre made a big decision on JEE-Main 2021 exam schedule, the Ministry of Education is likely to make a major announcement on Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board exams on December 22 (Tuesday). Earlier, it was scheduled for December 17 but was postponed to December 22, considering the overwhelming response.
The CBSE is likely to announce the schedule for class 10 and 12 on Tuesday. Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the Education Ministry on Monday tweeted, Teachers, tomorrow is the day! Education Minister Goes Live. Meet Union Education Minister Shri Dr R P Nishank live tomorrow on his Twitter/Facebook pages and interact with him. Hope to see you all there!
Highlights
Recently, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ held a webinar with students.
CBSE has released the latest subject-wise syllabus for Board Exams 2021 in July.
CBSE board exam 2021: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to announce the schedule for class 10 and 12 on Tuesday, i.e. on December 22. While the Education Ministry is yet to announce the final datesheet for CBSE board exams for class 10 and 12, it has clarified that the exam will be held in pen and paper mode only.
According to reports, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank , who is scheduled to go live on December 22 at 4 pm on Twitter or Facebook to discuss concerns regarding board exams with teachers, is expected to make important announcements regarding exam dates during the session.