Karnataka postpones SSLC exam
Representative ImageBENGALURU: Karnataka SSLC exams that were scheduled to begin on June 21 have been postponed. New dates will be announced well in advance, said the minister for primary and secondary education S Suresh Kumar.
“The increasing covid cases in the state coupled with the concerns of parent-students and many school associations has led to this decision. A suitable call will be taken after the second wave of Covid -19 dies down,” said the minister, also appealing to the students not to get disheartened and continue with their preparations.
Around 8 lakh students take SSLC exams every year. The Association of Primary and Secondary Schools of Karnataka had asked the state government to postpone the exam as several teachers were falling ill and schools were unable to hold online classes for grade 10 students.
“We welcome the decision to postpone the exam. Once the second wave is in control, we will participate and complete the SSLC exam with due cooperation and responsibility,” said D Shashi Kumar, secretary of the association.
“The increasing covid cases in the state coupled with the concerns of parent-students and many school associations has led to this decision. A suitable call will be taken after the second wave of Covid -19 dies down,” said the minister, also appealing to the students not to get disheartened and continue with their preparations.
Around 8 lakh students take SSLC exams every year. The Association of Primary and Secondary Schools of Karnataka had asked the state government to postpone the exam as several teachers were falling ill and schools were unable to hold online classes for grade 10 students.
“We welcome the decision to postpone the exam. Once the second wave is in control, we will participate and complete the SSLC exam with due cooperation and responsibility,” said D Shashi Kumar, secretary of the association.
All Comments ()+^ Back to Top
Refrain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks, name calling or inciting hatred against any community. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by marking them offensive. Let's work together to keep the conversation civil.
HIDE