CBSE directs schools to hold final exams for classes 9 and 11
CBSE Exams Class 9 and 11: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday advised schools to conduct the final examinations of Classes 9 and 11 by adhering to COVID-19 protocols and commence the new academic session from April 1, 2021.
The CBSE, in a circular, stated that the schools must follow all guidelines to hold examinations.
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This circular has been issued after several schools sought advice from CBSE regarding exams for Classes 9 and 11 and about the commencement of the new academic session 2021-22.
The CBSE has announced the date sheet for classes 10 and 12 and provided sufficient time for preparation to the students for their board examinations, the circular stated.
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It added that "for CBSE classes 9 and 11 also, the schools should take steps to identify and remedy the learning gaps and thereafter, conduct examinations by strictly following COVID-19 safety protocols as per examination bye-laws."
While holding examinations and classes, the COVID safety protocols should be followed strictly, CBSE stated while giving a green flag to conduct exams of class 9 and 11.
It further stated that it would be appropriate to start the academic session 2021-2022 from April 1, 2021, to the extent feasible subject to the instructions of the state government, the circular added.
-PTC News
