As CBSE reduces exam syllabus for Classes 9 to 12, here is how students reacted

In a tweet, Human Resource Development minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said, "Looking at the extraordinary situation prevailing in the country and the world, #CBSE was advised to revise the curriculum and reduce course load for the students of Class 9th to 12th."

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New Delhi | Updated: July 8, 2020 07:23 PM IST

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While the news surely brought respite among students preparing for the exams, it also triggered a meme fest on social media. (Source: Twitter)

With the Covid-19 pandemic disrupting the academic calendar, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to reduce the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 by 30 per cent to ease the burden on students.

In a tweet, Human Resource Development minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said, “Looking at the extraordinary situation prevailing in the country and the world, #CBSE was advised to revise the curriculum and reduce course load for the students of Class 9th to 12th.”

The development comes on the heels of the CISCE also announcing a reduction in syllabus for secondary and senior secondary students by 25 per cent.

While the news brought respite among students preparing for the exams, it also triggered a meme fest on social media, with many celebrating the latest announcement. Here, take a look:

https://twitter.com/Pita_shri/status/1280474763316490243

https://twitter.com/niks__712/status/1280475140346675200

https://twitter.com/aastha_singh39/status/1280489979869712384

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