Amid the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, the Gujarat government on Thursday postponed the state board examinations for class 10th and 12th till further announcement on May 15. Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's office also said students of class 1st to 9th and of 11th will be mass promoted to the next class. A decision on the new dates of the exams will take place after reviewing the coronavirus situation on May 15.
In a tweet, CMO said, "In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Gujarat Govt decides to postpone Class 10 and 12 board examinations, scheduled to be held between May 10 to 25, and mass promotion for students of std 1 to 9 and 11. The new dates will be announced after reviewing the coronavirus situation on May 15." The decision to postpone Class 10th and 12th board exams in Gujarat came after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the cancellation of its board exams for Class 10 students and postponed for those in Class 12.
Many other states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan. Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra have postponed their state board exams in view of the rise in active COVID-19 cases. The students of CBSE Class 10, whose exams have been cancelled, will promote on the basis of internal assessment. However, if students not satisfied with the marks obtained in the internal assessment. They can also appear for the examination once the situation arising out of COVID-19 becomes normal.
The board exams for CBSE Class 10th have cancelled and 12th exams postponed. The Union Ministry of Education on Wednesday informed after a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Ministery further said, "Results of Class 10th will prepare on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board. Class 12th exams will take place later. The board will review the situation on 1st June."
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given instruction to cancel the CBSE 10th Board Examination due to COVID -19 Pandemic.
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