Maharashtra Postpones Class 10th And 12th State Board Exams

Mumbai: Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad on Monday said that the state board exams for class 10th and 12th have been postponed as the present circumstances are not conducive for holding exams.

“Given the current COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, we’ve postponed state board exams for class 10th and 12th. The present circumstances are not conducive for holding exams. Your health is our priority,” Varsha Gaikwad said.

Fresh dates for Maharashtra SSC, HSC Board Exams 2021 will be announced accordingly.

“Keeping in mind the schedule of entrance exams for professional courses, class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June. We’re closely monitoring the health situation. Fresh dates for these exams will be announced accordingly,” she said.

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“The decision is the outcome of consultations with various stakeholders-students, teachers, parents, elected representatives from across parties, academicians and tech giants- in the wake of rising coronavirus cases. I also thank Maharashtra CMO for his guidance and approval,” she added.

“During the consultations, various alternative assessment options were evaluated keeping the health, well-being and future of our students in mind. Postponing exams seemed to be the most pragmatic solution,” Varsha Gaikwad also said.

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She further said, “We’ll also be writing to the CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge boards, requesting them to reconsider their exams dates.”

The decision on the postponement of Maharashtra HSC, SSC Exams 2021 is the outcome of consultations with various stakeholders-students, teachers, parents, elected representatives from across parties, academicians & tech giants- in the wake of rising coronavirus cases.

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