Class 12th Madhya Pradesh Board Exams Resume, social distancing flouted

Violating social distancing norms, class 12th examinations of Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, that was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were resumed today.

Bhopal:Class 12th examinations of Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, that were deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic, have resumed on Tuesday. However, on the very first day, social distancing norms were violated at many examination centers with minimal security arrangements.

The candidates were asked to enter the examination center only after thermal screening, mask and hand sanitizer. But all these arrangements seem to fail as the students were seen standing closely outside the school gate for screening.

MP Board Class 12th exams will be held from June 9 to June 16 in two shifts from 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 5 pm.

Speaking to media, Ishita, a student said, "The exam is scheduled to commence at 9:00 am. Our confidence has fallen to low levels due to a long gap. We did get time to prepare though. We are maintaining social distancing, we are not meeting any person. The result and admission process will also be delayed".

"We are taking all precautions. We have made alternate seating arrangements for the students here. We have been directed to maintain distance while signing the sheets. Maximum 16 students are allowed to sit in one classroom," said a teacher.

A total of eight and a half lakh children are appearing in more than 3,682 centres across the state. Candidates are appearing for the exam at 97 exam centres in Bhopal.

Seema Nigam, Examination Centre Superintendent said, "All arrangements and guidelines issued by the authorities are being followed at the examination centre here. All teachers are wearing masks and gloves and they are carrying sanitisers with them. An isolation ward has also been arranged here."

(With inputs from ANI)

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