The CBSE Class XII English exam on Thursday has been postponed in North-east district and parts of East Delhi in view of the turbulent situation due to violence, according to officials. Earlier the Delhi High Court raised doubt if board exams can be held in North-east Delhi, and asked CBSE to come up with a plan to re-schedule them or change the affected centres.
“Considering request of the Delhi Government and to avoid inconvenience to students, staff and parents, the board has decided to postpone the exam for Class XII in North-east part of Delhi,” Central Board of Secondary Education Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.
The exam has been postponed at 73 centres in Northeast Delhi and seven centres in the eastern part. “However, the exam in rest parts of Delhi shall be conducted as per scheduled. The next date of exam for affected students will be notified shortly,” the official said.
Taking note of the “worsening situation” in violence-hit areas, the Delhi High Court said it was doubtful that board exams could be held there and directed the CBSE to come up with a plan to reschedule them or change the affected centres.
For students who live in northeast Delhi, but have their exam centres in other parts, the CBSE officials have asked the students to approach their school principals. “The board is in regular touch with school principals and, in a case such as this, the principals can send details of students. Board will assess and take appropriate action,” an official said.
The CBSE had also postponed Class X exam in North-east Delhi on Wednesday.