Karnataka Minister S Suresh Kumar backs holding Class 12 Board exams Suresh Kumar said it is imperative to hold Class 12 examinations, through any mode, to prepare students for professional courses. Share Via Email | A+A A- By Express News Service BENGALURU: Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S Suresh Kumar, during his meeting with Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Sunday, backed the idea of holding the second PU and CBSE Class 12 examination, saying it will benefit the students. He was part of the meeting the Union HRD minister held with education ministers of all states to elicit their opinion on holding the exams.