Class 12 Board exam 2021: Here's the state wise list
Following the CBSE footsteps, many states have called off the class 12 examination. Let's quickly check out the status of class 12 examinations in various states.
Representative ImageNEW DELHI: Putting an end to the uncertainty over class 12 examination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that the government has decided to cancel the CBSE 12th examination due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation.
Issuing a notice, the Prime Minister said that the health and safety of students are of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect. He also added that it was necessary to end anxiety among students, parents, and teachers.
Following the CBSE footsteps, many states have called off the class 12 examination. Let's quickly check out the status of class 12 examinations in various states.
Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government is yet to take a decision on the conduct of intermediate examinations. Several organisations in the state are protesting demanding the cancellation of examinations.
Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the final decision on the conduct of class 12 examination will be taken after consultation with all stakeholders as it is a question of a students' future.
Bihar
Bihar conducted class 10 and 12 examinations in February 2021. The results of both exams have also been published.
Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has commenced the Class 12 exams from June 1 wherein students have been allowed to collect question papers from specified centres, take them home and submit the answer copies within five days, officials said.
Goa
Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education on Thursday officially called off the Class 12 public examinations by issuing a circular declaring the cancellation. Those who are not satisfied with their results, declared through a scheme to be announced by the board, will be later provided an opportunity to appear for an exam when conditions are conducive, Goa Board said in its circular.
Gujarat
The Gujarat government on Wednesday said it has decided to cancel board exams for Class 12 students of Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB).
Haryana
The Haryana government on Tuesday decided to cancel the Class 12 exams conducted by the state board, said Education Minister Kanwar Pal.
Karnataka
Karnataka primary and secondary education minister S. Sureshkumar on Friday said that the government has decided to cancel II PU Examinations for the current year.
Kerala
Kerala class 10 and 12 examinations were held in May. The department concluded plus two examinations on April 26, 2021.
Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government announced on Wednesday that it decided to scrap class 12 exams. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said exams have been cancelled as students' safety is his priority.
Maharashtra
The Maharashtra state board has cancelled examinations for Classes 10 and 12 in Maharashtra this year in view of the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, minister Vijay Wadettiwar announced on Thursday.
Odisha
The Odisha government on Friday announced that it has decided to cancel Class XII board examination conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) for this year. The government said students will be evaluated using well defined objective criteria. The move has evoked mixed reactions among students and educationists.
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government on Wednesday decided to cancel Class X and XII board exams conducted by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) this year in the backdrop of a looming third wave of Covid-19 pandemic. The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of the council of ministers, chaired by chief minister Ashok Gehlot.
Telangana
With the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) cancelling the class 12 examinations, the Telangana too might follow suit and cancel intermediate second-year examinations, which have already been postponed multiple times. The state may consider intermediate first-year marks to give scores to second-year students.
Tamil Nadu
Parents and students want the Tamil Nadu board Class XII exams cancelled in line with the CBSE, while teachers want to hold them. The state government has asked around 7,000 higher secondary schools to find out what parents and teachers think. The schools compiled the feedback and sent it to the directorate of school education on Thursday.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh on Thursday cancelled the class 12 state board examinations to ward off coronavirus infections. The decision was taken by the chief minister Yogi Adityanath after discussions with deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma, who also heads the secondary education department.
West Bengal
The West Bengal government is yet to take a final decision on conducting class 10 and 12 examinations. Meanwhile, the state government, on Wednesday formed an expert committee to decide whether the board exams are possible in this pandemic situation.
Class 12 exam 2021: State-level status
Issuing a notice, the Prime Minister said that the health and safety of students are of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect. He also added that it was necessary to end anxiety among students, parents, and teachers.
Following the CBSE footsteps, many states have called off the class 12 examination. Let's quickly check out the status of class 12 examinations in various states.
Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government is yet to take a decision on the conduct of intermediate examinations. Several organisations in the state are protesting demanding the cancellation of examinations.
Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the final decision on the conduct of class 12 examination will be taken after consultation with all stakeholders as it is a question of a students' future.
Bihar
Bihar conducted class 10 and 12 examinations in February 2021. The results of both exams have also been published.
Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has commenced the Class 12 exams from June 1 wherein students have been allowed to collect question papers from specified centres, take them home and submit the answer copies within five days, officials said.
Goa
Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education on Thursday officially called off the Class 12 public examinations by issuing a circular declaring the cancellation. Those who are not satisfied with their results, declared through a scheme to be announced by the board, will be later provided an opportunity to appear for an exam when conditions are conducive, Goa Board said in its circular.
Gujarat
The Gujarat government on Wednesday said it has decided to cancel board exams for Class 12 students of Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB).
Haryana
The Haryana government on Tuesday decided to cancel the Class 12 exams conducted by the state board, said Education Minister Kanwar Pal.
Karnataka
Karnataka primary and secondary education minister S. Sureshkumar on Friday said that the government has decided to cancel II PU Examinations for the current year.
Kerala
Kerala class 10 and 12 examinations were held in May. The department concluded plus two examinations on April 26, 2021.
Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh government announced on Wednesday that it decided to scrap class 12 exams. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said exams have been cancelled as students' safety is his priority.
Maharashtra
The Maharashtra state board has cancelled examinations for Classes 10 and 12 in Maharashtra this year in view of the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, minister Vijay Wadettiwar announced on Thursday.
Odisha
The Odisha government on Friday announced that it has decided to cancel Class XII board examination conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) for this year. The government said students will be evaluated using well defined objective criteria. The move has evoked mixed reactions among students and educationists.
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government on Wednesday decided to cancel Class X and XII board exams conducted by the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) this year in the backdrop of a looming third wave of Covid-19 pandemic. The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of the council of ministers, chaired by chief minister Ashok Gehlot.
Telangana
With the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) cancelling the class 12 examinations, the Telangana too might follow suit and cancel intermediate second-year examinations, which have already been postponed multiple times. The state may consider intermediate first-year marks to give scores to second-year students.
Tamil Nadu
Parents and students want the Tamil Nadu board Class XII exams cancelled in line with the CBSE, while teachers want to hold them. The state government has asked around 7,000 higher secondary schools to find out what parents and teachers think. The schools compiled the feedback and sent it to the directorate of school education on Thursday.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh on Thursday cancelled the class 12 state board examinations to ward off coronavirus infections. The decision was taken by the chief minister Yogi Adityanath after discussions with deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma, who also heads the secondary education department.
West Bengal
The West Bengal government is yet to take a final decision on conducting class 10 and 12 examinations. Meanwhile, the state government, on Wednesday formed an expert committee to decide whether the board exams are possible in this pandemic situation.
Class 12 exam 2021: State-level status
| State Board | 12th Exam Status |
| Andhra Pradesh | Not decided yet |
| Assam | Not decided yet |
| Bihar | Completed |
| Chhattisgarh | Being held |
| Goa | Cancelled |
| Gujarat | Cancelled |
| Haryana | Cancelled |
| Himachal Pradesh | Cancelled |
| Karnataka | Cancelled |
| Kerala | Completed |
| Madhya Pradesh | Cancelled |
| Maharashtra | Cancelled |
| Odisha | Cancelled |
| Rajasthan | Cancelled |
| Tamil Nadu | Not decided yet |
| Telangana | Not decided yet |
| Uttar Pradesh | Cancelled |
| West Bengal | Not decided yet |
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