CBSE Class 12 Exam LIVE Updates| CBSE suggests two options for conducting class 12 exams

The second option suggested by CBSE to conduct the class 12 exams:

Students will appear in their own schools. Exam for only major papers will be held.

Students will have option to write for one language and 3 elective papers. For paper 5 and 6, the evaluation will be done on the basis of performance of major papers. 

The duration of exam will be reduced to 90 minutes. 

The exam will be held two times- July 15 to August 1 and August 5 to 26. 

If a student fails to appear for the exam due to COVID-19, he/ she will get another opportunity. 

CBSE has suggested two options for conducting the class 12 board exams. 

Option A: Conduct class 12 exams only for major subjects. Evaluation of minor subjects will be done on the basis of performance in major papers. Exam will be held in designated exam centres. 

In this case, CBSE class 12 exam will be held from August 1 to 20 and the CBSE class 12 result will be declared on September 20.

Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank expressed commitment towards the safety and security of students as the first priority of goverment of India. He said that despite the pandemic, the education did not stop. Govt left no stones unturned to provide online education through portals and TV.

The high-level meeting has been concluded after 5 hours. Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank thanked all the ministers and officers who attended the meeting today.  

• CBSE Class 12 board exams will not be cancelled 
• The dates and format of conducting the class 12 exams will be announced on June 1.
• Centre asks states to see if some exams of main subjects can be held under strict COVID protocol, and for the rest of the subjects, internal assessment could be used.
• CBSE suggests conducting class 12 exam only for major subjects
• CBSE suggests reducing the exam duration from 180 minutes to 90 minutes
• Manish Sisodia and other state ministers demand to vaccinate all students before exams
• The Centre asks states to decide on conducting their state board exams and reply within 2 days.
• States demand centre to further postpone the class 12 exams till September.

• CBSE Class 12 board exams will not be cancelled 
• The dates and format of conducting the class 12 exams will be announced on June 1.
• Centre asks states to see if some exams of main subjects can be held under strict COVID protocol, and for the rest of the subjects, internal assessment could be used.
• CBSE suggests conducting class 12 exam only for major subjects
• CBSE suggests reducing the exam duration from 180 minutes to 90 minutes
• Manish Sisodia and other state ministers demand to vaccinate all students before exams
• The Centre asks states to decide on conducting their state board exams and reply within 2 days.
• States demand centre to further postpone the class 12 exams till September.

As per sources, CBSE to go ahead with its board exams. Class 12 board exam dates and format to be announced around June 1. Centre to let States decide whether to conduct their Board exams, said sources.

As per sources, CBSE has suggested the centre opt for objective type questions instead of essay type questions.

States have expressed concern over class 12th Students' safety, urge Centre to vaccinate Class 12 students, in the meeting, said sources.

As per sources, states were asked to see if some exams of main subjects can be held under strict COVID protocol, and for the rest of the subjects, internal assessment could be used.

As per sources, states, in the meeting, have demanded to reduce the duration of the exam from 180 minutes to 90 minutes. 

As per sources, the education ministers of many states who attended the high-level meeting chaired by Rajnath Singh suggested that class 12 exams should be postponed till September end. The centre should explore the option of vaccinating all students of class 12 and conduct the exam only after it. 

"We have an appeal to the central govt to provide vaccines to children(for 1.5 crore children) and teachers(for 1.5 crore teachers) before conducting the class 12 exams," Manish Sisodia told centre.

The education minister of Maharashtra, Varsha Gaikwad said, "We are aware that students are panicked and decision will be taken from their safety point of view. We will discuss this more with the CM in the cabinet meeting. We know and speak about the third wave and its impact on children. We need to arrange logistics. The atmosphere needs to be safe and secure. The central govt should supply more vaccines. We need to be very careful before taking any decision."

"The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji has desired that any decision affecting the careers of his beloved #students has to be taken in wide consultations with all State Governments & Stakeholders," Minister of State Education, Sanjay Dhotre tweeted.

"Conducting Class 12 board exams before vaccinating students will prove to be a big mistake," Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia told to Centre.

The high-level meeting chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began at 11:30 am today. Two hours have passed and the meeting is still underway. Students can expect a big update soon.

CBSE class 10 exam was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. CBSE has released marking policy to evaluate students. Students will be marked on the basis of pre board exam and internal assessments. Result will be declared in July.

CBSE class 12 exam was scheduled to begin on May 4. The exam was postponed and class 10 exam was cancelled in view of the second of Coronavirus pandemic. CBSE had then said that class 12 exam will be held when the COVID situation improves and it is conducive to hold exams. The situation will be reviewed on June 1, CBSE had said.

CGBSE has made a major decision in favour of class 12 students. The Chhattisgarh Board has ordered to conduct the class 12 exam from June 1. Students will have to collect the question papers of all subjects from the school and write the answers at home. They will have to submit all answer sheets by June 6. Those who fail to submit the answer sheets by June 6 will be marked absent. Detailed guidelines will be uploaded on the official website soon.

As per sources, the CBSE class 12 board exam will be conducted for major subjects. CBSE has suggested conducting the class 12 board exam as it is a crucial exam to decide the future of students. 19 subjects have been marked as major subjects. The decision will be taken after discussing it with all concerned ministers and stakeholders. Final decision is awaited.

As per sources, the CBSE class 12 board exam will be conducted for major subjects. CBSE has suggested conducting the class 12 board exam as it is a crucial exam to decide the future of students. 19 subjects have been marked as major subjects. The decision will be taken after discussing it with all concerned ministers and stakeholders. Final decision is awaited.

As per sources, the CBSE class 12 board exam will be conducted for major subjects. CBSE has suggested conducting the class 12 board exam as it is a crucial exam to decide the future of students. 19 subjects have been marked as major subjects. The decision will be taken after discussing it with all concerned ministers and stakeholders. Final decision is awaited.

Over 14.3 lakh registered students are eagerly waiting for a final decision on the Class 12 exams. The final call is expected to be taken today. 

CBSE class 12 exams are unlikely to be canceled.  A section of students has been demanding to cancel the exam altogether. However, it is very unlikely that the exams will be canceled. However, it is suggested that the class 12 eams should be held only after the COVID situation improves.  

The high-level meeting to discuss class 12 board exams, JEE, NEET, and other entrance exams begins. The meeting is attended by top officials, ministers to take a final call on the exams amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Final decision is expected to be taken today.

A section of students of class 12 have been demanding to cancel the board exams in view of the Coronavirus pandemic. They have been asking the ministers to consider their demands through Twitter. Today, the students have started trending the hashtag #Cancelclass12board exams to raise their voices against the exams. The decision will be taken in the meeting.

The crucial meeting (Virtual) to decide on the CBSE class 12 exam, JEE, NEET, and other entrance exams will begin shortly. See the list of attendees here: 

Rajnath Singh, Union defence minister will chair the meeting

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank- Union education minister

Smriti Irani- Union minister for textile, women and child development

Prakash Javdekar- Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting

Sanjay Dhotre- Minister of state of education, communication, electronics and IT.

Education ministers and secretaries of all states and union territories

Students can expect a final decision on CBSE Class 12 and other entrance exams like JEE, NEET in the meeting that will be held today. The meeting will be chaired by Rajnath Singh, the union defence minister. CBSE has suggested two options to the ministry. The first option includes conducting the class 12 board exam only for major subjects in their own school. The second option is to conduct the exam for major subjects in a centre-based exam. However, the final decision will be taken only after discussing it with all the stakeholders.

After a long wait, students of class 12 can expect a major update regarding the exams. Ministers and stakeholders are expected to make a final decision on these exams. Moreover, a decision on JEE, NEET and other important entrance exams can also be taken in the meeting today.