After a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Education has decided to postpone the class 12 exams and cancel the class 10 board exams.
For CBSE class 12 boards, the situation will be evaluated on June 1 and revised dates will be announced thereafter.
“The Board Exams for Class 12th to be held from May 04 to June 14, 2021 are hereby postponed. These exams will be held hereafter. The situation will be reviewed on 1st June 2021 by the Board, and details will be shared subsequently. A notice of at least 15 days will be given before the start of the examinations,” the Ministry of Education’s order stated.
“The Board Exams for Class 10th to be held from 4th May to June 14th, 2021 are hereby cancelled. The results of Class Xth Board will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board,” it added.