SunstarTV Bureau: Amid the number of surge in Covid Pandemic, the Union Cabinet Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank informed of the cancellation of Class 10th exam which to be held from 4 May to June 14 this year. The board results will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the board, tweeted Pokhriyal.
2. The Board Exams for Class Xth to be held from 4th May to June 14th, 2021 are hereby cancelled. The results of Class Xth Board will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board.
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 14, 2021
“Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams,” Tweeted Pokhriyal.
Besides, the board exam for Class 12 postponed which to be held from May 4 to June 14 this year.
Meanwhile, the situation will be reviewed on 1st June by the Board and details will be shared subsequently. A notice to be published at least 15 days before the start of the examinations, informed Education Minister.
A high-level meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the examinations to be held at various levels in view of the developing corona situation.
According to Prime Minister, the well-being of the students has to be the top priority for the Government. He also stated that the Centre would keep in mind the best interests of the students and ensure that their health is taken care of at the same time their academic interests are not harmed.
