CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021: Reduced syllabus brings joy to students The Education Minister announced that CBSE board exams will not be held till Feb 2021 at least, giving the students enough time to prepare. The Education Minister said that the decision on the schedule of the board examinations will be taken after due consultations and assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic situation. (File photo) Share Updated: Dec 24, 2020, 01:50 PM IST In good news for students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reduced the syllabus for the board exams by 30 per cent. While interacting with teachers on Tuesday, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examinations will be held in 2021 on a reduced syllabus. “Over 30% of the total syllabus has been cut and some states have also announced a similar move while others are expected to do the same,” he said.