New Delhi: The Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced that the Board Exams for Class 10th has been cancelled and the examination for Class 12th is postponed. The results of Class 10th will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board. For Class 12th, the exams will be held later, and the situation will be reviewed on 1st June by the Board.
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has said that students of Class 10 will be promoted on the basis of internal assessment. If a student is not satisfied with the assessment then he/she can appear for the examination once the COVID19 situation turns normal.
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The decision has been taken following a spike in the Covid-19 cases in Delhi and in various states throughout the nation.
Several students, academicians, and politicians have demanded the cancellation of board exams amid growing COVID-19 numbers.
Welcoming the decision, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that he is glad that the exams have been cancelled/postponed, adding that it is a great relief for lakhs of students and their parents.
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Reacting to the announcement made by the Ministry of Education, Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said, "I am happy that Class 10 exams are being cancelled and dates are being rescheduled for class 12 exams. Like Class 10 students, I appeal to the govt to promote Class 12 students on the basis of internal assessment."
