CBSE Class 12 Board Exams cancelled: Union government

The Union government announced on Tuesday evening that CBSE Class 12 Board Exams has been cancelled.The decision was announced after a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting included a detailed presentation on consultations held so far with stakeholders and state governments.

Amidst the coronavirus situation in the country, it was decided that the Class 12 exams would be cancelled this year. It was also decided that CBSE would take steps to compile the results of Class 12 students in a “well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.”

In a press statement, the PM noted that the decision was taken with the “health and safety” of students in mind and that “there would be no compromise on this aspect.”

“Students should not be forced to appear for exams in a stressful situation,” the press note continued.

It was also decided that like last year, in case some students desire to take the exams, such an option would be provided to them by CBSE, as and when the situation becomes conducive.