New Delhi: A day after CBSE cancelled the Class X boards and postponed the exams for Class XII due to renewed surge in COVID-19 cases, several state boards have taken a similar decision.
Some, however, decided to stick to their planned schedule, while keeping an eye on how the current phase of the pandemic evolves.
Here is how some of the states stand on the issue of cancelling or deferring the exams.
Gujarat
In view of surging Covid-19 cases, the board examinations for Classes X and XII in Gujarat have been postponed, informed the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Thursday.
As per the official notification, students of Classes I to IX as well as those of Class XI will be promoted en masse to their next standards. The new dates for the examinations that have been postponed will be announced only after reviewing the coronavirus situation in Gujarat on May 15, the CMO said.
Uttar Pradesh
The fate of over 56 lakh students in UP, slated to undertake the state education board examinations for Classes, X and XII, 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.
Karnataka
The Karnataka government on Wednesday said it has not taken a decision on cancelling the state board Class X exam.
“The Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exam will take place from June 21,” the Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister, S Suresh Kumar, was quoted as saying by The Indian Express. Keeping in view the situation in future, an appropriate decision would be taken, he added.
Haryana
Haryana is slated to take a decision on holding the state board exams for Classes X and XII at a meeting on Thursday. The exams are scheduled to be held from April 22-May 15 for Class X and from April 20-May 17 for Class XII.
Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday had postponed the ongoing HP Board of School Examinations for Classes X and XII. The undergraduate university examinations starting on April 17 have been postponed as well. “The issue will be reviewed at the government level on May 1 and further directions will be issued accordingly,” said a government statement.
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government on Wednesday postponed the annual examinations for Classes X and XII under the Board of Secondary Education, Ajmer. Moreover, students of Classes VIII, IX and XI will be promoted.
Earlier, the government had announced a promotion for students of Classes 1-7. The decision was taken following a meeting between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra.
Meghalaya
The Meghalaya state board Class XII exams will be held as per schedule with utmost precaution, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said. He said the state has directed the authorities concerned to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad on Monday had announced the postponement of SSC and HSC exams due to the alarming spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.
In a series of tweets, Gaikwad had said the entrance exams for professional courses and Class XII board exams will be held by May end, while Class X exams will be held in June. The final exam time table and dates would be declared on the board website later, once the situation stabilises.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has put off the exams for Classes X and XII, an official said on Wednesday. The exams were scheduled to begin from April 30 and May 1.
West Bengal
The West Bengal government on Wednesday said an appropriate decision will be taken in view of the spurt in coronavirus cases, giving priority to the health of students who will sit for higher secondary and secondary examinations of the state board slated to be held in June.
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