CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2021 Cancellation: Latest update on exam date and format; all you need to know

CBSE Class 12th Board Exam 2021: Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank is expected to announce the final decision on conducting the CBSE Class 12th board exams today.

The education minister is likely to announce the examination date and exam format in which the exam will be held.

Earlier on May 23, the high-level meeting chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh which was also attended by Education Minister, states’ education minister, and other officials, was held during which it was decided that the Class 12th board exam would not be cancelled.

Also, Supreme Court will announce its final decision on June 3 as the Centre informed the apex court on May 31 that a decision on Class 12 exams will be taken in the next two days.

According to sources, before making any announcement the Education Minister is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is likely to brief the PM on the suggestions shared by the respective state education boards.

According to Hindustan Times, many state governments have shared their opinion to conduct the Class 12th board exams via offline mode but decreasing the duration of the examination.

However, the education minister Pokhriyal cleared in his series of tweets that both students’ and teachers’ safety, security, and future are more important to them, hence, no decision will be taken by compromising on the aforesaid factors amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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