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Concern rises in students across India, as majority of the exams get cancelled

Concern rises in students across India, as majority of the exams get cancelled

Earlier this month, PM Narendra Modi announced the cancellation of key school-leaving examinations. "We were glued to our phones, waiting for the announcement on Twitter," said 18-year-old Vishwas Dubey. The Boards examinations are crucial for students hoping to secure admission in some of India's most prestigious public universities. Vishwas was among millions of students who were due to take the exams. The exams, originally planned for May, were postponed to July, with the authorities saying they would do a review on 1 June. The cancellation came as a huge relief to many who were anxious about writing exams at a…
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Class 12 Board Exams Live Updates: GOM Meeting Begins; Ministers Discuss 12th, Entrance Exams

Class 12 Board Exams Live Updates: GOM Meeting Begins; Ministers Discuss 12th, Entrance Exams

The high-level meeting to be attended by four union ministers, state education ministers, and secretaries of education ministries will likely address the issue of Class 12 board exams, and entrance exams for professional courses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While announcing the virtual meeting, Mr. Pokhriyal has also sought inputs from all the stakeholders - students, parents, teachers, and others through Twitter. And now, a section of students is campaigning for the cancellation of exams on social media tagging their posts with #cancelboardexams and #cancelallboardexams. Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education and CBSE are exploring options regarding…
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