- Bhopal/New Delhi
The uncertainty looming over CBSE Class
12 Board Exams is now over as the
Government of India during a high-level
meeting chaired by PM Modi announced that
the CBSE Class 12 Board Exams stand
cancelled as they cannot be conducted at a time
when the second wave of COVID-19 is
prevailing in India.
On Tuesday evening, PM Modi chaired a
review meeting regarding the CBSE Class 12
Board Exam. Officials gave a detailed
presentation on the wide and extensive
consultation held so far and views received
from all stakeholders, including State
governments.
The government’s press release say, in view
of the uncertain conditions due to COVID and
the feedback obtained from various
stakeholders, it was decided that Class 12
Board Exams would not be held this year. It
was also decided that CBSE will take steps to
compile the results of class 12 board exam
students as per well-defined objective criteria in
a time-bound manner.
PM said that the COVID situation is a
dynamic situation across the country. While the
numbers are coming down in the country and
some states are managing the situation through
effective micro-containment, some states have
still opted for a lockdown. Students, parents
and teachers are naturally worried about the
health of the students in such a situation. PM
said that students should not be forced to appear
for exams in such a stressful situation.
The Prime Minister stressed that the health
and safety of our students is of utmost
importance and there would be no compromise
on this aspect. He said that in today’s time, such
exams cannot be the reason to put our youth at
risk.
PM said that all stakeholders need to show
sensitivity for students. PM directed officials to
ensure that the results are prepared in
accordance with well-defined criteria, in a fair
and time-bound manner.
Referring to the wide consultative process,
PM expressed appreciation that a student
friendly decision has been reached after
consulting all stakeholders from across the
length and breadth of India. He also thanked the
States for providing feedback on this issue.
It was also decided that like last year, in case
some students desire to take the exams, such an
option would be provided to them by CBSE, as
and when the situation becomes conducive
