CBSE, CISCE class 12 board exams cancelled: Here's all you need to know Unsplash Finally, a much-awaited decision in the favour of students was announced as the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 examinations have been cancelled this year. This decision was taken in the interest of students considering the Covid-19 pandemic situation. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister chaired a high-level review meeting regarding the CBSE Class 12 board exams. After a presentation on the wide and extensive consultations held so far and views received from all stakeholders, including state governments, it was decided that Class 12 board exams would not be held this year.