It came as no surprise that the announcement that the government had cancelled the CBSE class 12 board exams was met with much jubilation by students on social media platforms.
The Government of India today cancelled the Class 12 CBSE Board Exams following extensive consultations. The decision is being viewed as "student-friendly" and one that "safeguards the health as well as future of our youth".
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday decided that class XII board exams of CBSE and ISC would not be held this year in view of the uncertain conditions due to COVID-19 and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders.
The government said that CBSE will take steps to compile the results of class XII students as per a well-defined objective criteria in a 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.
The decisions were taken at a review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the class XII board exams of CBSE.The Prime Minister said that the decision on class XII CBSE exams has been taken in the interest of students.