Source and Courtesy – educationtimes.com
CBSE cancelled class 12th 2021 board exams.
In view of the current circumstances due to COVID-19 pandemic and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, CBSE decided that class 12th board exams would not be conducted this year.
CBSE also decided to take steps to compile the results of class 12th students as per a well-arranged objective criteria in a time-bound manner.
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said that the decision on class 12th CBSE exams has been taken in the interest of students. He stated that Covid-19 has affected the academic calendar and the issue of board exams has been causing immense anxiety among students, parents and teachers, which must be put to an end.
PM further said that the Covid situation is a 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.
PM Modi 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 the students at risk.
PM advised that all stakeholders should 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.
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.