India cancels all board exams until February 2021 - GulfToday

India cancels all board exams until February 2021

  • 22 Dec 2020
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India’s Union Cabinet Minister for Education Ramesh Pokhriyal has announced that Indian curriculum schools will not take board exams until February 2021.

The minister made the statement during a live session with teachers on the latest update board exams and the impact of coronavirus on the system.

Pokhriyal said board exams would be in written format only and not online as many schools are in rural areas where internet connection is questionable.

Officials associated with issue said that if students were not able to sit for practical tests in classes before the exams, alternatives would be explored.

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