The CBSE and ICSE have cancelled Class 12 Board exams and announced an alternative marking policy.
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CBSE Board Class 12 Exams 2021 Updates: 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 12 students as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.
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In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement cancelling Class XII exams, some states Tuesday said they would reconsider conducting their respective state Board exams. Others said they would take a final call soon. Meanwhile, Haryana and Gujarat announced the cancellation of class 12 state board exams. Decisions by other states on the matter is awaited.
Following the cancellation of the CBSE Board examination on Tuesday, the Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has scrapped its ISC examination for this year.
The CBSE has released an official notification stating that the postponed Class 12 exams now stands cancelled. “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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a meeting with union ministers, cabinet secretary and other stakeholders to discuss the situation of Class 12 board exams and review all the possible options on the exam. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman are also part of the meeting among others.
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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.
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The CBSE and ICSE have cancelled Class 12 Board exams and announced an alternative marking policy.
"After the cancellation of CBSE class 12th examinations, we're also working on the same lines as the situation isn't conducive to conduct exams. The final decision on Himachal Pradesh Board class 12 exams will be taken in the Cabinet meeting on June 5," Himachal Pradesh CM told ANI
“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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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.
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.
"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.
"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.