CBSE Board Exam 2021: Students who are dissatisfied with their class 10 and 12 results can take optional exams in August.
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ revealed to students on Friday (June 25, 2021) that candidates who wish to sit for the exams offline will be able to do so in August. Students who are dissatisfied with their results can appear for physical exams, which will be optional and will most likely take place in August, according to the union education minister.
“Students who wish to appear for exams will be able to do so in August,” he said in the hilive-streamed address.
The union education minister also assured the people of the country that the government’s top priority is the health of students. “Students in grades 10 and 12 will be evaluated using an objective scheme that will benefit them. Students who are dissatisfied with the results will be given the opportunity to retake the exams “He stated.
Addressing all the students and other stakeholders regarding board exams. @EduMinOfIndia @cbseindia29 @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @transformIndia @mygovindia https://t.co/phBgdeLFei
— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) June 25, 2021
Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ also stated that he has received numerous messages from students and other stakeholders regarding the CBSE board evaluation criteria, and that his address on Friday will put an end to all of their concerns.
Previously, a 13-member panel appointed by the CBSE board decided that for class 12 theory paper evaluation, a 30% weightage will be given to class 10 marks, 30% to class 11 marks, and 40% to class 12 marks obtained in unit test/mid-term/pre-board examinations.
Furthermore, for class 10, 30 percent of the marks will be based on the average theory component of the best three performing subjects out of the main five subjects.
