Highlights Goa govt on May 23 cancelled Class 10 exams. It also said that a decision on Class 12 exams would be taken in the next two days. The step was taken in view of the rising COVID-19 cases. New Delhi: In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Goa government on Sunday (May 23, 2021) cancelled Class 10 exams and said that a decision on Class 12 exams would be taken in the next two days. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed that the decision has been taken to cancel the 10th standard (Secondary School Certificate) examinations due to the pandemic situation. "The decision was taken following the recommendation of the committee comprising of Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary School Education, State Department of Education, experts from educational field and others," Sawant stated.