The Board Exams for Class 12 to be held from May 4th to June, 14th, 2021 have been postponed, while the exams for Class 10th have been cancelled, according to Union Education Minister. The development comes after PM Modi held a meeting with Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ at other top officials on Wednesday.
“The Board Exams for Class XIIth to be held from May 4th to June, 14th, 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 board said in its statement.
“The Board Exams for Class Xth 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. Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams,” it added.