Coronavirus: Board exams expected to be deferred further

In the wake of the increasing cases of coronavirus pandemic, the government is deliberating to extend the lockdown further. Moreover, on account of the spread of coronavirus cases, many states and experts have urged an extension of the ongoing lockdown. Considering all this, the board examinations including that of CBSE is expected to be deferred further. In March, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and major state education boards including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal and Kerala had deferred class 10 and class 12 annual examinations to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Bihar and Uttar Pradesh board have already completed the annual examination process for both class 10 and class 12 students and Bihar School Examination Board released the Class 12 results last month. In the meantime, a Group of Ministers convened to discuss that all educational institutions should remain closed for another four weeks. According to sources, these could be an indication that the government, which is likely to lift the countrywide lockdown over coronavirus, will do so in a staggered manner.  

According to some sources, schools and colleges will more or less remain shut till the end of June as the summer vacation will start from the middle of May. Last week, CBSE issued a notice cautioning students about fake notices pertaining to board exams. Various rumours have been doing rounds on social media platforms in spite of CBSE releasing regular updates. CBSE will also take against those who are found to be spreading the rumours. Before commencing the pending examinations, CBSE will give notice of about 10 days to all stakeholders.

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