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Class 12 boards: Challenge to decide fair evaluation criteria, say experts

The experts hailed the decision to cancel the board exams which were earlier postponed

Class 12 boards: Challenge to decide fair evaluation criteria, say experts
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 3:48 PM IST

Goa mulls 3 options on 12th boards, CM Sawant says decision today

"Our Chief Secretary is continuously following up the matter," Sawant said.

Goa mulls 3 options on 12th boards, CM Sawant says decision today
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 2:48 PM IST

JNU entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for students: VC

He further suggested that for undergraduate admission based on Class 12 marks, Universities can devise appropriate procedures which are fair and transparent.

JNU entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for students: VC
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 1:54 PM IST

JNU entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for students: VC

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for the students to write it, assured JNU Vice-Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday.

JNU entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for students: VC
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 1:01 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh universities to promote first-year students owing to Covid

All first-year students in undergraduate and postgraduate classes in the Uttar Pradesh universities will be promoted to the second year

Uttar Pradesh universities to promote first-year students owing to Covid
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 10:27 AM IST

State boards too should cancel exams as well, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday demanded that state boards should also cancel examinations like those of the CBSE

State boards too should cancel exams as well, says Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 10:19 AM IST

After CBSE, CISCE cancels Class 12 board exams in view of pandemic

The CISCE on Tuesday decided to cancel Class 12 board examinations this year in view of the COVID-19 situation, according to its secretary Gerry Arathoon.

After CBSE, CISCE cancels Class 12 board exams in view of pandemic
Updated On : 02 Jun 2021 | 2:51 AM IST

CBSE, ISC Class 12 board exams cancelled this year due to Covid situation

Class 12 results will be made as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner, the government said in an official statement

CBSE, ISC Class 12 board exams cancelled this year due to Covid situation
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 10:01 PM IST

Big relief: Delhi CM Kejriwal on cancellation of Class 12 board exams

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said it is a "big relief" that the Class 12 board exams have been cancelled

Big relief: Delhi CM Kejriwal on cancellation of Class 12 board exams
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 8:34 PM IST

When Maha govt has cancelled SSC exams, should we step in? Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court said when the government has decided that the situation in the state was not conducive to hold Class 10 board exams, would it be right for the court to step in

When Maha govt has cancelled SSC exams, should we step in? Bombay HC
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 5:17 PM IST

Appeal to Centre to cancel Class 12 board exams: Delhi CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Centre to cancel Class 12 board exams in view of the Covid situation and suggested students be evaluated on basis of past performance

Appeal to Centre to cancel Class 12 board exams: Delhi CM Kejriwal
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 4:24 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to chair meeting on conducting class 12 board exams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair an important meeting regarding class 12 board exams on Tuesday evening

PM Narendra Modi to chair meeting on conducting class 12 board exams
Updated On : 01 Jun 2021 | 3:54 PM IST

SC adjourns to June 3 hearing in cancellation of CBSE, ICSE Class XII exams

The situation this year is the same as the last year and if the government decides to go ahead with the Board examinations then it must give justification for departing from last year decision: SC

SC adjourns to June 3 hearing in cancellation of CBSE, ICSE Class XII exams
Updated On : 31 May 2021 | 2:25 PM IST

Edtech startup Testbook now has 1.8 million paid users, 18 mn subscribers

Edtech startup Testbook on Monday said it has crossed over 1.8 mn paid users from the total of 18 mn registered users on its platform

Edtech startup Testbook now has 1.8 million paid users, 18 mn subscribers
Updated On : 31 May 2021 | 1:21 PM IST

Last year's policy can be adopted this year too, SC on 12th board exam

The Supreme Court told the Centre to give reasons if the government is departing from the decision taken last year, amid the Covid pandemic, in connection with the class XII board exams

Last year's policy can be adopted this year too, SC on 12th board exam
Updated On : 31 May 2021 | 12:26 PM IST

Govt to take decision in 2 days on class 12 board exams: AG tells SC

The government will take a final decision within the next two days on whether to conduct class 12 board exams amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court was informed on Monday

Govt to take decision in 2 days on class 12 board exams: AG tells SC
Updated On : 31 May 2021 | 12:03 PM IST

SC to hear Monday plea to scrap Class 12 board exam in coronavirus pandemic

The CBSE on April 14, had announced the cancellation of class 10 exams and the postponement of class 12 examinations.

SC to hear Monday plea to scrap Class 12 board exam in coronavirus pandemic
Updated On : 30 May 2021 | 8:49 AM IST

Class 10 UP board exams scrapped, 90-min test for class 12 in July proposed

The UP Secondary Education Council cancelled board examinations for class 10 proposed to take a 90-minute test of each subject for class 12 in the second week of July, if possible

Class 10 UP board exams scrapped, 90-min test for class 12 in July proposed
Updated On : 29 May 2021 | 10:45 PM IST

CICSE asks for average scores of students in class 11, internal exams

The CICSE board has asked its affiliated schools to submit data including average of marks obtained by class 12 students in class 11 and during this session, according to an official letter

CICSE asks for average scores of students in class 11, internal exams
Updated On : 29 May 2021 | 10:22 PM IST

UP scraps class 10 exams; abridged version proposed for class 12 in July

The detailed examinations scheduled for class 12 board examinations will be announced soon, UP's Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said

UP scraps class 10 exams; abridged version proposed for class 12 in July
Updated On : 29 May 2021 | 7:51 PM IST