CBSE 2021 exam: Amid all the speculation surrounding the 2021 CBSE board exams and the ‘false’ information circulating around the exam date sheet on social media, Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank ‘and Dr Sanyam Bharadwaj (Exam Controller, CBSE) stated that the board of CBSE classes 10 and 12 the 2021 exams will not be canceled.
‘Nishank’ also made it clear that competitive exams including JEE and NEET 2021 will also be held.
Meanwhile, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a notice clearly stating that any decision regarding the dates of the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 exams will be communicated at the appropriate time via the official website.
We bring you some of the key tips from the latest live session led by Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on CBSE board exams.
Practical exams: The practical exam will take place in the school labs when normal classes resume. The board has not yet issued a notice in this regard. An external examiner will be delegated for the practical exams.
Alternative option for internships: By interacting with students, teachers and parents, the education minister said that if students cannot go to schools for practical exams, alternative options will be given.
CBSE Datasheet: The CBSE date sheet for the Class X, XII board exams will be published after some time. The data sheet will be prepared only after consultation with interested parties. However, the exams will be conducted in such a way that students have more days off.
Exam centers: The number of examination centers but there will be no center of origin. In the wake of COVID-19, only 12 students will be sitting in an exam room.
Exam pattern: The exam pattern will be the same as Sample Papers 2021, issued by CBSE.
Reopening of schools: Students will return to school soon, the education minister said. “At least 17 states have reopened their schools with minimal attendance, other states will decide based on pandemic situations,” he said.
JEE 2021: During the live web session with students and teachers, the Minister of Education hinted at a growing number of JEE Main attempts from two to three or four. “We are considering suggestions to increase the number of attempts for JEE Main from two to three or four,” said Nishank, adding that there are no plans to cancel the exam.
NEET 2021: The Minister of Education stated that there is no plan to cancel the medical entrance examination.
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