CBSE 12th Board, other upcoming exams ALERT! Education ministry to hold high-level meeting TOMORROW, will CBSE exams be CANCELLED?

The Ministry of Education has called a crucial meeting on Sunday, May 23 to discuss the upcoming examinations. Decision is also likely to be taken on the pending Class 12 board exams. The CBSE Class 12 examinations were postponed in view of the second wave of Covid-19.

CBSE 12th Board exam 2021 students ALERT! Education ministry to meet TOMORROW, will it be CANCELLED? Photo: PTI

The Ministry of Education has called a crucial meeting on Sunday, May 23 to discuss the upcoming examinations. Decision is also likely to be taken on the pending Class 12 board exams. The CBSE Class 12 examinations were postponed in view of the second wave of Covid-19.

Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank informed that the meeting will be chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar will also be present.

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"The Hon’ble Prime Minister has desired that any decision affecting the careers of his beloved students has to be taken in wide consultations with all State Governments and Stakeholders. I recently held a meeting with the State Education Secretaries in this regards," he tweeted on Saturday.

"All the state government education ministers and secretaries have been requested to attend this meeting and to share their valuable views with regards to upcoming examinations. This virtual meeting will take place at 11.30 am on 23rd May, 2021," the education minister added.

Friends, I need "YOUR" valuable suggestions too. You can send them on my twitter handle. (4/4)

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) May 22, 2021

According to a report by PTI, the Union education minister has in a letter to states and union territories stated that the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, and the CBSE are exploring options regarding the conduct of examinations, keeping in mind the safety and security of the students and the teachers.

"The Department of Higher Education is also deliberating upon the finalization of the dates of examinations for institutions of higher learning. COVID-19 pandemic has affected various areas including the Education sector, particularly the board exams and entrance exams," the letter noted.

"In view of the prevailing situation, almost all the State Education Boards, CBSE and ICSE have postponed their Class XII examinations, 2021. Similarly, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and other national exam conducting institutions have also postponed the entrance exams for admissions to professional courses," it added.

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