Some States too cancel Class 12 exams Updated: Updated: Punjab Education Minister urges Centre to hold consultations on alternative assessment formula. Share Article Punjab Education Minister urges Centre to hold consultations on alternative assessment formula. Following the Central government’s decision to cancel the CBSE Class 12 exams due to the pandemic, several State boards have followed suit. The BJP-ruled Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat were the first to announce cancellation on Wednesday, but Central officials expect a majority of States to follow their cue. “During the consultation with State governments last week, most of them indicated that they were looking to the CBSE as a reference point. A majority of State boards are now likely to cancel their exams as well,” a senior Education Ministry official told