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CBSE, CISCE Class 12 Board Exams CANCELLED After PM Modi Steps In | Important Updates Here

BREAKING: CBSE Class XII Board Exams Cancelled After PM Modi Hold Meeting With Officials. Class XII results will be made as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.

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Updated: June 1, 2021, 9:52 PM IST
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CBSE Class 12 Exam: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday cancelled class 12 exams owing to the current Covid-19 situation. The decision was taken in the best interest of students, the Prime Minister said at the review meet. “It has been decided that 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 well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner,” an official statement said.

The Class XII results will be made as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner. Prime Minister Modi, during the meeting, said that the decision on Class 12 CBSE Exams has been taken in the interest of students. “Health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect,” PM Modi said.

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PM said that the Covid situation is a dynamic situation across the country. While the numbers are coming down in the country and some states are managing the situation through effective micro-containment, some states have still opted for a lockdown. Students, parents and teachers are naturally worried about the health of the students in such a situation. PM said that students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation.

The Prime Minister stressed that the health and safety of our students is 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 our youth at risk.

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

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

It was also decided that 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.

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

CBSE To Provide Options For Students Who Want to Appear For Exams

In the meeting, it was also decided that 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.

Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal admitted to AIIMS due to post-Covid complications

Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after he developed complications related to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), AIIMS officials told news agency ANI on Tuesday. The minister tested positive for Covid-19 on April 21.

Students Reactions On Social Media:

Soon after the announcement, social media platforms were flooded with some hilarious memes. We have collected few here:

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