Centre orders cancellation of CBSE Class 12 board exams in interest of students


New Delhi, Jun 1 (IANS): In view of the uncertain conditions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and the feedback obtained from the various stakeholders, the Centre on Tuesday decided to cancel the CBSE Class XII board exams for 2021.

After the government's decision to cancel CBSE board exams, the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ISCE) also cancelled its Class XII board exams for this year, saying that a scheme for evaluating the students will be announced soon.


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The decision to cancel the CBSE Class XII board exams was taken in a review meeting on Tuesday that was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, "The Prime Minister chaired a review meeting regarding the Class XII board exams of CBSE. Officials gave a detailed presentation on the wide and extensive consultation held so far and views received from all the stakeholders, including the state governments.

"In view of the uncertain conditions due to Covid and the feedback obtained from the various stakeholders, it was decided that the 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."

In the meeting, the Prime Minister said that the decision on Class XII CBSE exams has been taken in the interest of the students, adding that Covid-19 has affected the academic calendar and the issue of board exams was causing immense anxiety among the students, parents and teachers, which had to come to an end.

The Prime Minister said that the Covid situation is a dynamic situation across the country. While the numbers are coming down and some states are managing the situation through effective micro-containment measures, some states have opted for lockdowns.

The students, parents and teachers are naturally worried about the health of the students in such a situation, Modi said, adding that the students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation.

The Prime Minister stressed that the health and safety of the students are of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect.

He said that in today's time, such exams cannot be the reason to put the youth of the country at risk.

The Prime Minister said that all the stakeholders need to show sensitivity for the students, as he directed the officials to ensure that the results are prepared in accordance with well-defined criteria, in a fair and time-bound manner.

Referring to the wide consultative process, Modi expressed appreciation that a student-friendly decision has been reached after consulting all the stakeholders from across the length and breadth of the country. He also thanked the states for providing valuable feedback on this issue.

The Prime Minister had earlier held a high-level meeting on the matter on May 21, which was attended by the ministers and concerned officials.

Thereafter, a meeting under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was held on May 23. Various options for conducting the CBSE exams were discussed in the meeting and feedback was taken from the states and UTs.

Tuesday's meeting was attended by Union Ministers of Home, Defence, Finance, Commerce, Information & Broadcasting, Petroleum and Women & Child Development ministries, the Principal Secretary to the PM, Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries of School Education & Higher Education Departments, among other officials.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Sompa, Kodi

    Wed, Jun 02 2021

    Who is responsible for this situation. Pandemic was very much under control in Feb and March. PM should have decided Exams or Elections first. After Exams election could have taken place. When we have un educated leaders this is the state of affair.

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  • Omar, Mysore

    Wed, Jun 02 2021

    7 Saal mein 8 baar roya hai 😅, 7 x 8 = 56 😂, Gazab ka coincidence hai🤣🤣 # 56 inch 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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  • Prof.P.Tauro, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 02 2021

    The government had more than a year to come up with a new plan to evaluate 12th students incase of cancelling the exam but it was sleeping, which has caused immerse pain to the students. Result of the 12th grade is required for admission to the entrance tests for professional courses and higher graduate level courses. Let us hope that it will now come up with a good procedure of evaluation which is fool proof. The state governments should also use the same criterion to assess 12th grade students. Reputed universities abroad may have difficulty in accepting the new system but lower grade universities which are dependent on foreign students money to survive, will accept any grade and admit foreign students.

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Wed, Jun 02 2021

    Vadapav as well are we really developing Nation?

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  • Maithridevadiga, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 02 2021

    State exams also should cancel we are also a student not only CBSE students

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  • Sanjay, Udupi

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    In Karnataka, they want 10th and puc exams. And also keeping minor exams on campus in colleges. All thanks to the worst education minister, DCM Ashwathnarayan.

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  • Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    pm is required to lead covid response at national level he must at least try to be PM.

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  • Vasanth, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    It's time to cancel exams for the sake of our children please... Suresh kumar cancel them they have life too please its time

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  • Roy, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 02 2021

    The corona cases have taken a dip ,situation is going under control ,so it's better not to cancel exams,So that students won't regret in the futuee

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  • NS BHAT, Mangaluru

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    Once CBSE was welknown for it's firm standards and good quality in education. Now CBSE is a worst board. Instead of cancelling exams it was better to conduct board exams statewise or regionwise. We have seen so called "well defined objective criteria" for 10th by which a student will get marks as per school's historical marks.!!!

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  • HENRY MISQUIITH, India

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    Cancellation of exam is the need of time. But I am worried about their future. It will create problems at the time of admission for graduation courses. पर फिर भी जान है तो जहान है .. forget about Chai & Pakoda🇮🇳

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  • Prajwal, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    Please we are also students 😖 we have life too please cancel

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  • Anil, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    Please consider for 10th standard state board please.. this is a request

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    "The decision was taken after a key meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Cabinet ministers and the concerned officials."...This decision is taken by the un educated/or so called educated Government officials. Who do not value education. If Groceries/wine shops/vegetable shops can be kept open (7 am to 10 am), examination centers could not be kept open...!!!!????

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  • Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    This is cancelled not for time pass. There is a reason behind. I don't think you have this age group among your near and dear one's. Peace!

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  • Joe, Mangalore

    Wed, Jun 02 2021

    Charles, the first meeting was held by Rajnath Singh at the request of the PM with various stake holders, that includes education ministers of various states, educational experts etc, the report was submitted to the PM by him, then the decision was taken. Most of the students themselves and the parents were not in favour of holding exams, all were talking of their children safety and who will bear responsibility for it, now some are doing u turn that is a different case.

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  • Nice, Mangalore

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    Finally, a Wise Decision, I Accept and Appreciate

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    Our Children's future is only Chai & Pakoda's ,,,

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  • Manjit, Ontibettu

    Tue, Jun 01 2021

    Super. Thanks modiji.

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