1 June 2021, 20:31 PM
In view of the uncertain conditions due to COVID and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, the central government decided that class 12 Board Exams would not be held this year.
1 June 2021, 19:58 PM
Following CBSE, CISCE Class 12 exams have also cancelled. The assessment criteria will be announced later.
1 June 2021, 19:58 PM
Anxiety among students, parents and teachers must be put to an end, and students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation: PM Modi
1 June 2021, 19:56 PM
The health and safety of students are of utmost importance, and there would be no compromise on this aspect: PM Modi
1 June 2021, 19:39 PM
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: Govt
1 June 2021, 19:38 PM
In view of uncertain conditions due to COVID & feedback obtained from stakeholders, it has been decided that Class 12 Board Exams would not be held this year. CBSE to take steps to compile results of Class 12 students as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner: Government
1 June 2021, 19:32 PM
Breaking News: CBSE class 12 board exams cancelled.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says need to show sensitivity to students.
1 June 2021, 18:52 PM
The CBSE board had announced cancellation of class 10 exams and postponement of class 12 exams on April 14 in view of the second wave of coronavirus across the country.
1 June 2021, 18:51 PM
A major decision is expected over class 12 board exams shortly as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a crucial meeting with stakeholders on the issue.
1 June 2021, 18:51 PM
Amid growing uncertainity over class 12 board exams, #cancelboardexams2021 has been trending on Twitter for quite some time now.
1 June 2021, 18:51 PM
The meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on CBSE board exams has been chaired just two days ahead of Supreme Court hearing on the matter. The central government is expected to file its reply on a plea seeking the cancellation of class 12th board exams.
1 June 2021, 18:46 PM
This year, more than 1.4 crore students across the country are eligible to appear for class 12 board exams. This includes students who will be appearing for CBSE, CISCE, IB, and state board exams, including Uttar Pradesh HSC, CGBSE HSC board exams, RBSE, TSBIE, Andhar Pradesh Inter etc.
1 June 2021, 18:45 PM
Twitter erupts with memes ahead of central government's announcement on CBSE and ICSE class 12 board exam 2021. Some students had suggestions to make on board exams 2021.
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Shri @narendramodi ji, Students should be given a choice between internal assessment or appearing in exams.Give the families 7 days to decide with no option to switch Citizens should have a right to decide personal safety in a pandemic#cancelboardexams2021#CBSENews pic.twitter.com/3VkpsSCWEr
— STUDENTSDUNION (@STUDENTSDUNION) June 1, 2021
1 June 2021, 18:21 PM
The organisational secretary of Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN), Atul Kothari, in a letter to both Modi and Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, favoured holding of exams in the respective schools in different shifts with teachers coming from outside. He also asked them to consider holding open book exams.
1 June 2021, 18:20 PM
With the Centre to take a call on conducting Class 12 board exams within two days, an RSS-affiliated body on education on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to ensure that the 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.
1 June 2021, 18:20 PM
The CBSE had earlier suggested to the government that exams could be held between July 15 and August 26.
1 June 2021, 18:20 PM
In a recent meeting on the matter, while most states had agreed to holding the exams at a later stage, some were against it. Demand was also raised for vaccinating the students before they appear for the exams.
1 June 2021, 18:14 PM
Visuals: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs important meeting on Class 12 board examinations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs an important meeting regarding Class 12 Board Examinations pic.twitter.com/B4uVmqoPkQ
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2021
1 June 2021, 18:08 PM
According to reports, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar and Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh are also present at the meeting.
1 June 2021, 18:03 PM
High-level meeting to decide on CBSE Class 12 Board exams 2021 begins.
1 June 2021, 17:13 PM
Telephonic assessment for those who cannot write their exams: CBSE
CBSE has asked schools to conduct a one-on-one telephonic assessment with Class 10 students who could not appear for any exams throughout the year. Amidst COVID situation, the Board has cancelled Class 10 board exams and released an assessment policy to mark Class 10 students.
1 June 2021, 17:13 PM
Lakhs of students have taken to Twitter to wish a speedy recovery to Education Minister who is at the moment admitted in AIIMS due to post-COVID related complications. Students have also demanded cancellation of Class 12 board exams using #RameshPokhriyalNisha, #cancelboardexams2021, and #CancelExamsSaveLives.
1 June 2021, 16:52 PM
Delhi CM appeals to Centre to cancel class 12 board exams
Students and parents are really worried about Class 12 board exams. They want that the exams should not be conducted without vaccination. I appeal to the Centre that the exams be cancelled and the evaluation be done on basis of the past performance, Kejirwal tweeted in Hindi.
1 June 2021, 16:51 PM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to cancel Class 12 board exams in view of the Covid situation and suggested students be evaluated on basis of past performance.
1 June 2021, 16:32 PM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appeals to Centre to cancel Class 12 board exams.
1 June 2021, 16:32 PM
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had yesterday (May 31) written a letter to Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and advocated not holding Class 12 board exams amid the pandemic, saying children will be subjected to great injustice if they are pushed into circumstances that endanger their lives.
1 June 2021, 16:32 PM
The government has informed the Supreme Court, which is hearing a plea seeking the exam's cancellation, it will take a final decision by June 3.
1 June 2021, 16:32 PM
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.
1 June 2021, 16:32 PM
The CBSE had on April 14 announced cancellation of class 10 exams and postponement of class 12 exams in view of the surge in coronavirus cases.
1 June 2021, 16:31 PM
Government sources said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be briefed on all possible options that have emerged following an extensive discussions with all states and other stakeholders.
1 June 2021, 16:31 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting regarding class 12 board exams on Tuesday evening.
