The Union HRD Ministry on Wednesday directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to promote all students of Classes 1 to 8 in the country to the next Class in view of the nationwide lockdown due to the deadly coronavirus.
Besides, it also announced that CBSE Class 10th and 12th results are expected to be declared by May end provided the CBSE board exams 2020 get over in April.
CBSE exams for class 10 and class 12 were postponed on March 18 given the coronavirus pandemic across the country. These exams, scheduled between March 19, 2020 to March 31, 2020 will be conducted post the 21 day lockdown imposed by the government. CBSE, however, is yet to revise the Class 10 and Class 12 examination dates.
“Students are advised to keep a watch on the official CBSE website for latest information on results,” said a CBSE circular.
This is not the first time that CBSE exams have been postponed. The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 exams were also postponed due to the violence that rocked Northeast Delhi.
“The exams in the area for class 12 will begin on March 31 and conclude on April 14, while exams for class 10 will begin on March 21 and conclude on March 30,” a senior HRD Ministry official said.
The board also announced to promote all students of classes 1 to 8 in the all the CBSE affiliated schools across the country.
“In view of the current situation due to #COVID19, I have advised @cbseindia29 to promote ALL students studying in classes I-VIII to the next class or grade,” HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said in a series of tweets.
He also said that the students of classes 9 and 11 will be promoted on school-based assessments conducted during the year, adding that those who failed to get promoted this time due to low assessments can appear in school based tests online or offline.
“Students studying in classes IX & XI will be promoted to next class/grade based on the school-based assessments including projects, periodic tests, term exams, etc. conducted so far. Students not promoted this time can appear in school-based tests, online or offline,” Nishank tweeted.
The HRD ministry also directed the CBSE to conduct class 10 and 12 board examinations for only 29 main subjects which are crucial for promotion and admission to higher educational institutions.
“Have advised CBSE to conduct board exams only for 29 main subjects that are required for promotion and crucial for university admissions.
Whenever CBSE is in a position to hold board exams, it shall conduct for 29 subjects by giving adequate notice. For rest of the subjects, CBSE will not hold board exams and instructions for their marking, assessment will be issued soon,” he said.
The CBSE also announced that it will not conduct pending class 10, 12 exams in schools affiliated to the board in foreign countries.
The exams were postponed in view of the coronavirus outbreak in the country.