CBSE Class 12 Board Exams Cancelled, PM Says Decision Taken In The Interest Of Students

CBSE Class 12 Exam Cancelled: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday cancelled Class 12 Board Exams 2021

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CBSE Class 12 Exam Cancelled: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday cancelled Class 12 Board Exams 2021 on the backdrop of second wave of Coronavirus. The decision was taken during a high-end meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.

The decision was taken after the PM was briefed on all possible options that have emerged following an extensive discussions with all states and other stakeholders. Check Updates

"Government of India has decided to cancel the Class XII CBSE Board Exams. After extensive consultations, we have taken a decision that is student-friendly, one that safeguards the health as well as future of our youth," PM Modi tweeted soon after his meeting. 

During the meeting, PM Modi said that due to the ongoing second wave of Covid-19, several states have still opted for a lockdown. "Therefore, students, parents and teachers are naturally worried about the health of the students in the pandemic situation. During such testing times, students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation," Prime Minster said.

PM has also directed officials to rollout a new "well-defined criteria" in order to prepare the results in a fair as well as time-bound manner.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PM Modi's High-End Meeting

Class XII results will be made as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.
 
Decision on Class 12 CBSE Exams has been taken in the interest of students: PM
 
Health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect: PM
 
Anxiety among students, parents and teachers, which must be put to an end: PM
 
Students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation: PM
 
All stakeholders need to show sensitivity for students, PM Modi said.