West Bengal 12th Exams To Be Conducted In Late July, 10th Exam In Mid-August: CM Mamata

West Bengal Board Exam 2021: However, the schedule for the West Bengal class 10 and 12 examinations 2021 will be notified later on the official website of the board, she added.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. (PTI File Photo)

West Bengal Board Exam 2021: The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that the West Bengal Class 12 examinations will be conducted in the last week of July 2021, while the class 10 exam is scheduled to be held in mid-August 2021. 

However, the schedule for the West Bengal class 10 and 12 examinations 2021 will be notified later on the official website of the board, she added.

"We have decided to hold the secondary (Madhyamik) and higher secondary (Uccho Madhyamik) examinations... adhering to all Covid-19 safety protocols," Banerjee was quoted by PTI in its report. 

Owing to the rising cases of Coronavirus, the West Bengal government had announced the extension of lockdown in the state till June 15, 2021, in order to contain the infection. 

Most of the state boards have already either postponed or canceled their board exams in view of the rising number of coronavirus cases. Recently, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) have also canceled the class 10th board exams and had postponed the class 12th board exams in light of the pandemic. 

According to the high-level meeting held on May 23, 2021, with all the states/UT education ministers, secretaries, and other officials to discuss the pending Class 12 board exams, the final decision on the matter is likely to be announced on June 1, 2021. 

Note: Students are advised to keep visiting the official website of the West Bengal Board regularly for the latest updates regarding the West Bengal Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2021. 

(With inputs from news agencies.)