CBSE, ICSE Board Class 12 Exams 2021 Updates: Gujarat, MP, Uttarakhand cancels Class 12 board exams

“We’re in the process of structuring the criteria for Class 12 evaluation. We will put it in the public domain once it is completed. Parents, teachers, principals and students need to wait for it a bit. Also request all not to panic,” Anurag Tripathi, Secretary, CBSE told ANI

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— Arvind Pandey (@TheArvindPandey) June 2, 2021

State Education Minister Arvind Pandey announced that the Uttarakhand govt has decided to cancel the state board Class 12 exams in the wake of second wave of Covid 19.

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"We have formed a group of ministers, who after discussing with experts will decide the course of the results after considering internal assessment or other grounds." Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said

"Gujarat secondary and higher secondary education board cancels class 12th board examination. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the covid-19 pandemic", state Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama told ANI

In the wider health interests of the students, Gujarat Govt, under the direction of CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp, cancels Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Class-12 examination in view of the prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/Z5YmXNIRxl

— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) June 2, 2021

The Goa government will go through decisions taken by other states and also consult the Union Education Ministry before taking a call on Class 12 Goa board exams by Wednesday evening, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said.

Talking on the undergraduate admissions at JNU, VC M Jagadesh Kumar said, "We will conduct the entrance examination whenever it is safe for the students to write. If the entrance is delayed due to the pandemic situation and if the admission of the students happens at a later date than usual, we will surely adjust our academic calendar to take care of the lost time without compromising the academic rigour."

"The decision taken with regard to 12th standard exams is pragmatic and rational considering the fact that this covid pandemic is a once in a century occurrence. The health and safety of students are of paramount importance." Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice- Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said. 

Following the cue of center, Haryana government has decided to cancel the Class 12 exams conducted by the state board. Whereas, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and other states are likely to take a decision on the matter soon. 

Talking on scrapping of Class 12 board, Praveen Raju, Co-Chair, FICCI ARISE said, "There is no way we could have held exams without compromising the safety of children. While we welcome the decision, we hope the modalities would be worked out quickly in consultation with stakeholders." He further said that since 12th marks are important factor that affects students’ career, we expect CBSE to ensure students don’t get affected with the methodology of awarding marks.

“We are committed to CUCET as and when it happens. The problem there too is that national-level examinations have to take place. Nobody is in a situation right now to answer how the situation will be in various cities and whether this exam can be held. In the larger of interest students, this is best possible option [to go by CBSE formula].” a DU official told The Indian Express.

“This decision (cancellation of board exams) has been taken in view of the unprecedented Covid situation. We are with the Government of India. Our admission criteria will strictly be based on merit. We will honour the Board’s criterion.” DU Acting Vice-Chancellor P C Joshi said.

Gratitude to PM @narendramodi Ji for the announcement of cancellation of CBSE Class XII Board Exams this year. The student-friendly decision, keeping health & safety of our youth paramount, will bring a great relief to anxious parents & teachers as well. #Class12 #Class12Exams

— Mamoor Akhter (@MamoorAkhter) June 1, 2021

On Tuesday, several students took to Twitter to thank PM Modi for taking a final decision on the Class 12 board exams. Students and parents had been anxiously waiting for a final decision on the matter.

“Considering the rise of Covid-19 cases… and the uncertainty, we had urged the Centre to consider an alternative to the Class 12 board exam. We had also insisted on an uniform policy to put an end to uncertainty about exams, which has caused a lot of stress for students,” Gaikwad said.

CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray has thanked the Hon’ble PM @narendramodi for canceling the Standard XII CBSE examinations due to an increase in COVID cases.

The Hon’ble CM in his recent address also requested a uniform national policy for conducting milestone examinations.

— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) June 1, 2021

In his address to the state through social media on Sunday, Uddhav Thackeray had urged Modi to take an appropriate decision at the national level on Class XII and other important examinations.

Gerry Arathoon, chief executive, CISCE said that the class 12 results will be processed on a mechanism which will also include internal examinations conducted by the schools. He further states that the safety, health and well--being of students, teachers topmost priority and of paramount interest. 

The Haryana government has decided to cancel the Class 12 exams conducted by the state board, Education Minister Kanwar Pal said on Tuesday. The decision came shortly after the central government announced cancelling the CBSE Class 12 board exams amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government on Tuesday decided to cancel the CBSE Class 12 board exams amid the COVID-19 pandemic with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the decision has been taken in the interest of students and the anxiety among students, parents and teachers must be put to an end. "The delay in holding exams was getting on my nerves. Preparing for exams wasn't the issue but the uncertainty was affecting me badly," said Supriya Bamba, a Class 12 student.

#Karnataka to take "appropriate decision" on PU II exams "considering students' health and future", says Primary and Secondary Education Minister @nimmasuresh, responding to #CBSE's decision to cancel Class 12 exams. @ieeducation_job @IndianExpress

— Ralph Alex Arakal (@ralpharakal) June 1, 2021

The exams were scheduled to be conducted from May 24 to June 6 but were postponed considering the Covid second wave situation in the state. 

Following the cancellation of the CBSE board examination on Tuesday, the Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has also decided to scrap its ISC examination for this year. 

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"Any student who is not satisfied with the assessment has an option to appear in the exam as and when the situation becomes conducive", reads the official statement by CBSE.

Thanks to PM Sh @narendramodi ji for putting an end to the anxiety among students, parents and teachers and cancelling CBSE Class XII Board Exams this year.

This reflects the sensitivity of Prime Minister who has taken this decision for the health and safety of our children.

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) June 1, 2021

To ensure safety & security of students, teachers & parents and to put an end to anxiety in the minds of class XII students, in a meeting chaired by Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, it was decided to issue CBSE results based on well-defined criteria https://t.co/a7Yj6X0czi (1/2)

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) June 1, 2021

Education Minister was hospitalised to AIIMS this morning due to post Covid complications. Therefore, he was not a part of the crucial meeting chaired by PM.

Congratulations, students of class 12 for making your voices heard. After all the uncertainty and stress, you deserve to relax and celebrate today!
All the best for a happy, healthy and bright future ahead.#cbseboardexams

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) June 1, 2021

Priyanka Gandhi on Monday had written to Education Minister Pokhriyal on scrapping of CBSE class 12 exams.

"We welcome the decision. This decision is in favour of students and teachers. Earlier we have demanded the same. Students should be calculated on their earlier performances: Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia on cancellation of CBSE Class 12 Board exams", Sisodia told ANI. 

I am glad 12th exams have been cancelled. All of us were very worried abt the health of our children. A big relief— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 1, 2021Delhi CM Kejriwal tweeted that he is glad that the misery of class 12 students have come to an end. Kejriwal had advocated on not holding the exams without vaccination prior to the meeting. Read more

The union government is expected to inform the Supreme Court of its decision to scrap the Class 12 Board examination on Thursday. On Monday, the centre told the Supreme Court that it will decide in the next two days whether or not to hold the Class XII board exams amid the pandemic.

IPM 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 conducting class 12 board exams.

Government of India has decided to cancel the Class XII CBSE Board Exams. After extensive consultations, we have taken a decision that is student-friendly, one that safeguards the health as well as future of our youth. https://t.co/vzl6ahY1O2

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 1, 2021

The high level meeting on class 12 board exams was attended by Union Ministers of Home, Defence, Finance, Commerce, Information & Broadcasting, Petroleum and Women & Child Development Ministries and Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary & Secretaries of School Education & Higher Education Departments & other officials. 

In the meeting, which was also attended by the secretaries of school education & higher education departments, it was decided that CBSE will take steps to compile the results of class XII students as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.

PM said that the Covid situation is a dynamic situation across the country. Students, parents and teachers are naturally worried about the health of the students in such a situation. Students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation. The Prime Minister further stressed that the health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect. 

In the high level meeting, 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. 

The Prime Minister said that the decision on Class 12 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

In view of the uncertain conditions due to COVID and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, it was decided that Class XII Board Exams would not be held this year. It was also decided that CBSE will take steps to compile the results of class XII students as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.

The crucial meeting being conducted virtually on class 12 board exams is being attended by key union ministers as well as cabinet secretary, secretary of higher education, secretary of school education and other key stakeholders.

While Prime Minister is holding a cruicial meeting on class 12 board exams, the opposition leaders are requesting the centre to cancel class 12 board exams. Delhi CM Kejriwal tweeted stating that vaccination is primary necessity for students right now. Whereas Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Monday, wrote a letter to Pokhriyal requesting not to hold exams amid the pandemic. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs an important meeting regarding Class 12 Board Examinations pic.twitter.com/B4uVmqoPkQ

— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2021

The high-profile meeting is chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman are also part of the meeting among others. 

#BreakingNews | PM @narendramodi to chair a high level meeting at 5.30pm today on #CBSE 12th Board Examination. pic.twitter.com/tZgwyHir1n

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) June 1, 2021

in the meeting on Class 12 board exams, PM Modi will be briefed on all possible options that have emerged following an extensive discussions with all states and other stakeholders. The Ministry of Education had recently sought detailed suggestions from the states and union territories till on the proposals discussed in a high-level meeting held on the issue.

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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 1, 2021

In his tweet, Kejriwal stated that students and parents are worried. They do not want examinations without getting vaccinated. He urged the Central government to cancel Class 12 board exams and evaluate students based on their past performance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting regarding Class 12 Board exams, likely after 5:30 pm today. He will be briefed on all possible options discussed with all states and UTs. Read more

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" was admitted to the AIIMS on Tuesday morning due to post-Covid complications. He had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 21. 

The NSUI on Monday demanded for age relaxation and extra attempts for students appearing in competitive exams in wake of the unforeseen delays in examination schedules due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The candidates going to appear in exams like UPSC, CA, NEET (UG & PG), JEE, SSC-CHSL, UGC NET, INCET should be vaccinated on priority basis as soon as possible," it said. 

Describing the board exams during the pandemic as a "big challenge" in front of the country's education system, the RSS-affiliate, SSUN suggested four options for conducting exams. While three favoured offline exams with the physical presence of students, one was for online exams, though it did express reservations on it citing the digital divide in the country. 

An RSS-affiliated body on education on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to ensure that the Class 12 exams are held and suggested various options including changing the pattern to objective and allowing students to solve question papers at home or take exams of only 2-3 subjects.

 

I have written to the Minister of Education summarising numerous suggestions I received from students, parents and teachers regarding the 12th standard CBSE exams. Their voice must be heard. pic.twitter.com/NIj4Jly0Hv

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) May 31, 2021

The Congress leader has been pushing for not holding board exams for Class 12 and has suggested several ways to hold assessment or open book exams from students at home. 

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday wrote to Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal and advocated not holding Class 12 board exams amid the pandemic. She also shared the suggestions received from several students and parents who had interacted with her on the matter in the past few days. 

The union government would first inform the Supreme Court of its decision on Class 12 exams and wait for the top court’s decision on the matter, Indian express has learned. On Monday, the SC adjourned the hearing on the plea seeking cancellation of class 12 exams till June 3. 

“Under these circumstances, the option of a physical board exam is completely out. Now the question is how to evaluate. In my opinion, one model could be evaluated along the lines of Class X students. The other model could be if we could consider shifting the entire process of evaluation to individual schools, based on an overall standard,” said Ashok Pandey, Director of the Ahlcon Group of Schools. 

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had consulted teachers, principals and students of Delhi schools regarding the possibility of conducting the Class XII board exams. He also took to social media to seek suggestions. The consensus that emerged from all meetings with these key stakeholders was that in the absence of vaccines to children, conducting any kind of examinations will only make our students and teachers more vulnerable to the virus,” the Delhi government had said in a statement.

The CICSE board has asked its affiliated schools to submit an average of marks obtained by class 12 students in class 11 and during this session. While there is no clarity from the board whether the exercise hints at the possible cancellation of exams, schools have already started working to meet the June 7 deadline set by the board.

UP board will follow the second option suggested by the CBSE in the high-level meeting with Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal and secretaries of other states/UTs. The UP board class 12 exams will be conducted in 1.5 hours exam duration instead of 3 hours. 

The Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Dinesh Sharma, on Saturday, announced that the UP board class 12 exams will be conducted in the second week of July. The decision came after a cabinet meeting with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Students have been tweeting their opinions regarding class 12 board exams and requesting the government to cancel the board exams. 

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Please sir we are not in a right mental state to right exams , whole year we studied online , our concepts are not clear like earlier batches of 12 th class , please understand our problem , we are undergoing under a lot of stress and anxiety @DrRPNishank ?? pic.twitter.com/zqxfimVw3q

— Sonu Shaikh (@SonuSha42845212) May 31, 2021

"The Nation is reeling under a pandemic and is way behind on vaccination. The safety of the students should be the govt's top priority. Why would Govt risk the lives of students & their families by holding exams physically?" NSUI tweeted. 

Nation is reeling under a pandemic & is way behind on vaccination. The safety of the students should be the govt's top priority.

Why would Govt risk lives of students & their families by holding exams physically?

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— NSUI (@nsui) May 31, 2021

"No issue. You take the decision. You are entitled to it. If you are departing from the policy of last year, then you must give tangible reasons for it," the bench told AG. The apex court on June 26, 2020, had approved the schemes of the CBSE and CISCE for cancellations of remaining board examinations scheduled from July 1-15 last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and also approved their formula for assessment of examinees.

The government will take a final decision within the next two days on whether to conduct class 12 board exams amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court was informed on Monday. Attorney General K K Venugopal told this to a bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari. PTI.