CBSE Board Exams 2021 Live Updates: CISCE postpones ICSE, ISC exams till June

Following the CBSE Board, CISCE has also cancelled the class 10 exams and has made it optional for students to appear in the ICSE exams. While the class 12 (ISC) exams will be held after June, class 10 (ICSE) students will have two options: either to appear for the exams with the class 12 students or skip the exam. The students who skip the exam will be evaluated based on the alternative assessment scheme. Read full details here

CISCE has postponed the ICSE (class 10th) and ISC (class 12th ) exams that were scheduled to begin on May 4. As per the official notice, the board will monitor the COVID situation and the final decision will be taken in the first week of June, 2021.

Deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the Delhi government will promote the class 9th and 11th students to the next class without holding the exams, in view of COVID-19. He was interacting live with students on his Instagram account on Thursday and asked for suggestions for internal assessment. While many students suggested the deputy CM to evaluate the students on the basis of their pre-board exams, mid-term marks or workbooks and practicals. Some were in favour of conducting exams online while many were against it. 

Deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the Delhi government will promote the class 9th and 11th students to the next class without holding the exams, in view of COVID-19. He was interacting live with students on his Instagram account on Thursday and asked for suggestions for internal assessment. While many students suggested the deputy CM to evaluate the students on the basis of their pre-board exams, mid-term marks or workbooks and practicals. Some were in favour of conducting exams online while many were against it. 

Deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the Delhi government will promote the class 9th and 11th students to the next class without holding the exams, in view of COVID-19. He was interacting live with students on his Instagram account on Thursday and asked for suggestions for internal assessment. While many students suggested the deputy CM to evaluate the students on the basis of their pre-board exams, mid-term marks or workbooks and practicals. Some were in favour of conducting exams online while many were against it. 

Deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the Delhi government will promote the class 9th and 11th students to the next class without holding the exams, in view of COVID-19. He was interacting live with students on his Instagram account on Thursday and asked for suggestions for internal assessment. While many students suggested the deputy CM to evaluate the students on the basis of their pre-board exams, mid-term marks or workbooks and practicals. Some were in favour of conducting exams online while many were against it. 

Deputy chief minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the Delhi government will promote the class 9th and 11th students to the next class without holding the exams, in view of COVID-19. He was interacting live with students on his Instagram account on Thursday and asked for suggestions for internal assessment. While many students suggested the deputy CM to evaluate the students on the basis of their pre-board exams, mid-term marks or workbooks and practicals. Some were in favour of conducting exams online while many were against it. 

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Telangana government has cancelled exams of class 10th SSC board, which were scheduled to be held on May 17th. The decision was taken after a meeting was convened by Education Minister Sabhita Indira Reddy along with other education department officials. The state government has also postponed the 12th standard board exams. 

Following the CBSE's decision, Telangana Board has also cancelled the class 10th board exams 2021. The Telangana SSC exams 2021 were scheduled to begin on May 17. The decision has been taken after a meeting chaired by the State Education Minister Sabita Indira Reddy along with other education department officials, in view of the huge spike in the number of COVID-19 cases. Read full details here. 

Following the CBSE's decision, Telangana Board has also cancelled the class 10th board exams 2021. The Telangana SSC exams 2021 were scheduled to begin on May 17. The decision has been taken after a meeting chaired by the State Education Minister Sabita Indira Reddy along with other education department officials, in view of the huge spike in the number of COVID-19 cases. Read full details here. 

Jammu University postpones examination till 20th April 2021 due to a spike in coronavirus cases. Read full details

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that the GOI has decided to postpone NEET exams. Read full details here.

Jammu Kashmir govt has announced to shut all schools, coaching, tuitions till April 30 due to COVID-19.

A group of MBBS degree holders have filed a petition in the Supreme Court to postpone NEET-PG 2021 slated to be held on April 18, amid COVID surge.

The Andhra Pradesh Education Board will conduct exams for the AP SSC exam and HSC exam for 2021 as per schedule. This news was confirmed by the Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh Adimulapu Suresh. Read full details here.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gujarat Govt has decided to postpone Class 10 & 12 board examinations, scheduled to be held between May 10 to 25. Gujarat govt has also announced the mass promotion for students of std 1 to 9 & 11. New dates of class 10 and 12 exams will be announced after reviewing Coronavirus situation on May 15, Gujarat CMO said on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu govt has announced that arrear exams have been cancelled due to a heavy spike in the number of COVID cases in the state. The govt also stated that the TN Arrear exams are likely to be held through online mode. Read full details here.

Haryana govt has cancelled the class 10th exam and postponed the class 12th exams. The education minister of Haryana Thursday announced that the class 10 students will be evaluated on the basis of internal assessment.  Read the full details here. 

Uttar Pradesh High School (class 10) and Intermediate (class 12) exams have been postponed till May 20. Read full details here.

Amid the continuing Covid surge, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced that all Class 5, 8, and 10 students be promoted to the next class, without taking any examination, with a decision on Class 12 PSEB exams, which have already been postponed, to be taken later, based on the emerging situation.

For the class 5 students, since exams for 4 out of 5 subjects have already been conducted, results may be declared by the Punjab State Education Board (PSEB) on the basis of the marks obtained by the students in respect of 4 subjects, ignoring the 5th subject. Results for class 8 and 10 may be declared on the basis of Pre-Board examinations or the internal assessment of the respective schools, the Chief Minister directed the Education Department. Read full details here. 

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces suspension of  class 10 and 12 classes from April 19; all English medium schools and hostels to remain closed from April 19.

Medical exams in Maharashtra that were scheduled to begin from April 19, have been postponed to June 2021, in view of COVID-19. The decision was taken by CM Uddhav Thackeray in a meeting held between Dy CM Ajit Pawar, Balasaheb Thorat, Rajesh Tope, and Nana Patole.

Uttar Pradesh government has postponed graduation exams in the state till May 15. The UP Board class 10th and 12th exams are also postponed till May 20. 

Haryana govt has cancelled the class 10th exam and postponed the class 12th exams. The education minister of Haryana Thursday announced that the class 10 students will be evaluated on the basis of internal assessment. 

States like West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh said they were monitoring the situation and are yet to decide whether to go ahead with the board exams.

States like West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh said they were monitoring the situation and are yet to decide whether to go ahead with the board exams.

After the CBSE, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Board on Wednesday came forward to announce the cancellation of examination of its various programmes in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country. The announcement was made after a detailed conversation with the schools, associations and education boards under the IB. 

In a message addressed to the heads and coordinators of schools, the body wrote, "Following continued conversations with our schools, associations and education boards, the IB can confirm that all IB school in India will follow the non-examination route for the Diploma Programme, Career-related Programme and the Alternative task for the Middle Years Programme."

The fate of over 56 lakh UP students, slated to undertake the state education board examinations for classes 10 and 12 from May 8, hangs in balance as 17 out of 19 officials entitled to take a call on holding examinations have tested positive for Covid-19. The Uttar Pradesh Education Board examinations are scheduled to start from May 8. Read full details here.

CBSE has cancelled the class 10th board exams and postponed the class 12th board exams amid COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from CBSE, other states who have postponed the board exams include- Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan while Tamil Nadu board has cancelled the class 10th exams. Read full story here.

Meghalaya state board class 12 examinations will be held as per schedule with utmost precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said on Wednesday.

He said the state government has directed the authorities concerned to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. The class 12 examinations of the Meghalaya state board will be held as per schedule but with utmost precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19," Tynsong told reporters after a review meeting here.

The examinations of Class 10th and Intermediate will be conducted as per the schedule: Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Adimulapu Suresh. Andhra Pradesh Education Dept has issued a schedule for the conduct of exams for the 10th class in June and exams for Intermediate in May.

Annual board examinations of Class 10 and 12 of JMI schools postponed: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI).

In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tamil Nadu Board exams have also been postponed. "This will prevent the congregation of students. We've had episodes of COVID infection in 14 schools in Thanjavur Dist. Here, we are focusing on micro-containment & cancelling non-essential activity," Tamil Nadu Health Secretary said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday announced the postponement of class 10th and 12th board exams in view of COVID-19. Read full details here. 

Himachal Pradesh Board has also postponed the class 10th, 12th and undergraduate exams to May 17, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"In view of increasing #COVID19 cases in the state, it has been decided to postpone the ClassX, Class XII and Under Graduate examinations to May 17, 2021: Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh," an official statement reads.

Rajasthan govt has also promoted the classes 8, 9 and 11 students without exams, in view of COVID-19.

Mr. Vivek Jain, Chief Business Officer, Shiksha.com commented, “Postponement of the board exam for Class 12th and cancellation of the board exam for class 10 is the need of the hour considering the rapid surge in Covid cases across the country.  Preparing the result of Class 10 board on the basis of the objective criterion developed by the Board and providing an opportunity for unsatisfied students to sit for an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams is a very thoughtful decision by the Education Ministry in this critical situation. We believe Education Ministry has taken the decision considering both the safety and future of the students.”

As per the press note shared by PIB, "The pandemic situation in the country is seeing a resurgence of COVID 19 positive cases in many states, with a few states having been affected more than others. In this situation, schools have been shut down in 11 states. Unlike State Boards, CBSE has an all-India character, and therefore, it is essential to hold exams simultaneously throughout the country. Hence, the decision to cancel the class 10th board and postpone the class 12th board exams has been taken."

As per sources, the union education ministry will urge all state boards to follow the decision taken by CBSE and postpone the 12th and cancel the 10th state board exams. Read the full story.

As per the official data shared by CBSE, around 21. 5 lakh students are registered for the CBSE class 10th exams and 14 lakh students are registered for class 12th exams. 

After the decision to cancel CBSE class 10th board exams and postpone class 12th board exams, all eyes are on ICSE and ISC board exams. 

"I think this is the right decision by the Government in view of the current COVID-19 situation. With schools and colleges also closed right now in most cities, it is important for schools and students to maintain continuity in learning virtually. We hope that the situation improves soon," said Zishaan Hayath, CEO, Toppr.com.

After the decision on CBSE Board exams 2021, education minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has called a meeting of his departments tonight. All top bureaucrats will be present in the meeting tonight. This is being held prior to the meeting scheduled to be held tomorrow in which vice-chancellors of all universities will meet the state education minister. 

"I am glad about the decision. As a parent and education minister, I believe students will get some relief. The decision is however not in favour of the class 12th exam. This will add up to their anxiety. Class 12th exams should also be cancelled. I request the centre to take a similar decision for the class 12th students too," Deputy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia said. Read full story here.

In the year 2020, CBSE had canceled both, class 10th and 12th exams due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their results were prepared based on an alternative assessment scheme. However, the students who were not satisfied with their marks obtained by the alternative assessment were allowed to appear for the board exams in July when the number of cases was dipping. 

Union education minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said that any student (class 10) who is not satisfied with their marks based on an alternative assessment scheme will get an opportunity to appear for the exam as and when the COVID conditions are conducive to hold the exams. 

As per the official sources, officials' view was to postpone both class 10th and 12th exams and conduct it after the COVID situation imporves. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi intervened and said that younger friends have already suffered throughout the year and hence, cancelled the class 10th exams. However, the class 12th exams are postponed keeping in view the importance of the intermediate exams for taking admissions to colleges and universities for higher education. Read the full story here.

"I am glad about the decision. As a parent and education minister, I believe students will get some relief. The decision is however not in favour of the class 12th exam. This will add up to their anxiety. Class 12th exams should also be cancelled. I request the centre to take a similar decision for the class 12th students too," Deputy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia said.

CBSE will conduct the class 12th board exams after the situation is conducive for conducting the board exams. The situation will be reviewed on June 1 by the CBSE and the notice of conducting the exam will be given 15 days before the commencement of the exam. 

CBSE will conduct the class 12th board exams after the situation is conducive for conducting the board exams. The situation will be reviewed on June 1 by the CBSE and the notice of conducting the exam will be given 15 days before the commencement of the exam. 

National General Secretary of BJP Kailash Vijayvargiya has welcomed the decision and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank for it.

"I am glad that the exams have been cancelled/postponed. This is a great relief for lakhs of students and their parents," Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal tweeted.

Deputy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia has stated that he is happy with the decision to cancel the CBSE class 10th board exams and postponing the class 12th exams. 

"The situation will be reviewed on 1st June 2021 by the Board, and details will be shared subsequently. A notice of at least 15 days will be given before the start of the examinations,: the official statement reads. 

"The situation will be reviewed on 1st June 2021 by the Board, and details will be shared subsequently. A notice of at least 15 days will be given before the start of the examinations,: the official statement reads. 

CBSE class 10th exams are cancelled. Students will be evaluated on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board. Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister chaired a high-level meeting today to review the examinations to be held at various levels in view of the developing Corona situation. Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, School and Higher Education Secretaries and other top officials attended the meeting.  
The Prime Minister reiterated that the well being of the students has to be the top priority for the Government.  He also stated that the Centre would keep in mind the best interests of the students and ensure that their health is taken care of at the same time their academic interests are not harmed.  
An overview was given on the X and XII board exam to be held from next month.  The Board exam for class X and XII conducted by CBSE are scheduled to begin from 4th May, 2021.  The pandemic situation in the country is seeing a resurgence of COVID 19 positive cases in many states, with a few states having been affected more than others. In this situation, schools have been shut down in 11 states. Unlike State Boards, CBSE has an all-India character, and therefore, it is essential to hold exams simultaneously throughout the country. Looking to the present situation of the pandemic and school closures, and also taking in account the safety and well-being of the students, it is decided as follows:
1. The Board Exams for Class XIIth to be held from May 4th to June, 14th, 2021 are hereby postponed. These exams will be held hereafter. The situation will be reviewed on 1st June 2021 by the Board, and details will be shared subsequently. A notice of at least 15 days will be given before the start of the examinations.
 
2. The Board Exams for Class Xth to be held from 4th May to June 14th, 2021 are hereby cancelled. The results of Class Xth Board will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board. Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams.

CBSE class 10th exam has been cancelled and class 12th exams have been postponed. The situation will be reviewed on 1st June 2021 by the Board, and details will be shared subsequently. A notice of at least 15 days will be given before the start of the examinations.

Prime Minister's meeting with the education minister, secretary, and other officials is underway. Students can expect an important decision regarding the board exam soon. 

The Prime Minister's meeting with the education minister and other officials has ended. Decision expected soon. 

Conducting online exams is not an option as many students from rural areas and even in urban areas do not have access to smartphones, laptops, computers and internet connection to take the exam, a panel member in the LIVE debate said. 

Government of India will issue a press release to announce the decision on the CBSE board exams 2021. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting with education minister and other officials to discuss the issue of exam. 

The decision on CBSE Board exams will be announced after the second round of meetings with CBSE official is done. Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank is holding the meeting with the CBSE now. 

While some of the state boards have postponed the board exams, millions of students are eagerly waiting for the decision on the conduct of CBSE Board exams. 

Lakhs of students are eagerly waiting for the centre's decision on CBSE Board exams 2021. The Centre will issue a press release soon to announce the decision. The press release is expected anytime now. 

Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal had on Tuesday tweeted to demand the centre for cancelling the board exam as it can turn into a super-spreader of Coronavirus. Every year, over 20 lakh candidates register to appear for the board exams. 

As per sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was shown a presentation in the meeting. Union education minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal will convey the decision on board exams anytime soon. 

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As per the sources, the board exams will not be cancelled. However, students can expect a postponement of exam or fresh guidelines for conducting the exams on a later date. 

Union education minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank will address a press conference any minute now to announce the decision. PM Modi held a key meeting with the education minister and other officials which went on for 50 minutes. 

Students and teachers are debating live on CBSE Board exams. Watch the debate LIVE here. 

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia told Republic "The centre should consider conducting exams online. If we can conduct classes online, why can't we conduct the exams online too? That is the need of the hour. "

Deputy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Wednesday told Republic, "I'm sure the PM will take a decision keeping the country's almost 30 lakh students, their future, and their health in mind,". 

Deputy CM of Delhi and education minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Wednesday told Republic that centre should promote the students based on the alternative assessment scheme like it was done in the year 2020. Conducting the exam in this situation is not conducive. 

Chhatisgarh government has also postponed the class 10th and 12th board exams of the state. The CGBSE class 10th, 12th board exams 2021 were scheduled to begin in mid-April. The exam has been postponed in view of COVID-19. However, the CGBSE has not notified the revised schedule yet. 

While lakhs of students are demanding to cancel the board exams amid COVID-19, a section of students are requesting not to cancel the exam as it will add up to their anxiety and will kill a lot of time. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take an important decision on the conduct of CBSE Board exams for class 10th and 12th, today. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 12 noon. Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and other officials are present in the meeting. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take an important decision on the conduct of CBSE Board exams for class 10th and 12th, today. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 12 noon. Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and other officials are present in the meeting. 

In view of the surge in the number of COVID cases, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has sought postponement of the Class X and XII Board exams, in order to allay the uncertainty among students and their parents. The Chief Minister has written to Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, pointing to the prevailing situation and stressing that “it would only be appropriate that a decision is taken forthwith to postpone the Class X and XII Board examinations.” This, he said, would also allow the Union Government and States to plan better for the conduct of examinations once the situation normalizes. 

Prime Minister is about to address the key meeting with the education minister and other officials to discuss the issue of board exams. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12 noon today. 

Prime Minister is about to address the key meeting with the education minister and other officials to discuss the issue of board exams. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 12 noon today. 

In view of COVID-19 pandemic, Madhya Pradesh Board exams for class 10th and 12th have been postponed. The MP board exams 2021 were supposed to begin from April 30 for Class 10th students and for Class 12th from May 1. The exams have been postponed to June. 

Maharashtra Government has already postponed the class 10th and 12th board exams that were scheduled to begin from April 23 for class 12th and of Class 10th from April 30. The class 12th exams are likely to be held by the end of May while the class 10th exams will be held in June

In view of COVID-19 pandemic, Madhya Pradesh Board exams for class 10th and 12th have been postponed.

Lakhs of students and some ministers like Arvind Kejriwal, CM Of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, deputy CM of Delhi and political leaders like Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have been demanding the centre to reschedule the CBSE board exams in view of COVID-19. Millions of students are registered to appear for the CBSE Board exams scheduled to begin from May 4.

As per the Government of India sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with the education minister, secretary, and other officials at 12 noon today to discuss the issue of CBSE  Board exams. Students and ministers have been demanding to reschedule the board exams in view of rising number of COVID-19 cases.