CBSE Board cancels Class 10, Class 12 exams scheduled from July 1-15

The CBSE Board on Thursday told Supreme Court that the CBSE Board Class 10 and Class 12 exams have been cancelled. The exams, that were scheduled to be held from July 1 to July 15 will be conducted as and when the situation is suitable to conduct the exams, the CBSE Board told the Supreme Court.

Giving its final word on the cancellation of CBSE Board Exam 2020, the CBSE Board said the scheme has been set up where class 12 students will be assessed on the basis of the last 3 exams. CBSE Board Class 12 students will also have an option to opt for exams that are to be conducted later.

The Supreme Court, meanwhile, has taken note of Centre’s submission and has asked the CBSE Board to issue fresh notification clarifying details of Class XII board exams. In wake of the coronavirus outbreak, students associated with the CBSE Board and their parents had appealed to the Supreme Court to cancel the pending CBSE exams 2020.