Coronavirus scare: One metre distance, only 6 students in one room; how CBSE conducted exams

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As per the latest notice by the CBSE, seven major board exams remain, in which over one lakh students are to participate. For these exams, the board has ensured exams amid social distancing.

Sitting arrangement: Just like most of the boards and recruitment test conducting agencies, CBSE has asked schools to ensure that students are made to sit at least one meter away from each other.

Cutting on strength: Earlier, CBSE had mandated that 24 students should sit in one room with two invigilators. Now that has been revised to 12 students in one room with one invigilator. In case of shortage of rooms, library, auditorium etc can also be used as an exam centre, as per the latest circular.

Medical arrangements: The Board has asked students to carry masks and sanitizers, additionally, it has also asked invigilators to provide masks to students who are coughing or sneezing. Further, the board has also asked to make immediate local arrangements if students continue to exhibit symptoms.

Those coughing or sneezing regularly will be allot separate room to attempt their exams. Students have also been barred from standing in groups to discuss exam afterwards and asked to wash hands regularly for which special arrangements have been made in respective washrooms that contains sanitizers, soaps and closed bins.