CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2021 Cancelled, Here’s How Results Will Be Declared

CBSE class 12 board exams 2021 have been cancelled after a review meeting was held by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Government of India has decided to cancel the Class 12 CBSE Board Exams. After extensive consultations, we have taken a decision that is student-friendly, one that safeguards the health as well as future of our youth,” the Prime Minister just announced.

In view of the uncertain conditions due to COVID-19 and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, it was decided that CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2021 would not be held. It was also decided that CBSE will take steps to compile the results of class 12 students as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner. The Prime Minister stressed that the health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect. He said that in today’s time, such exams cannot be the reason to put our youth at risk.

How Will CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2021 Results be Declared?

While more details on the CBSE Class 12 Board exams 2021 results will be unfurled in the days to come, the Indian Government has stated that Class 12 results will be made as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner. It is likely that an evaluation method similar to the one used for CBSE class 10 students will be adopted.

The prime minister said that all stakeholders need to show sensitivity to students. PM directed officials to ensure that the results are prepared in accordance with well-defined criteria, in a fair and time-bound manner. It was also decided that like last year, in case some students desire to take the exams, such an option would be provided to them by CBSE, as and when the situation becomes conducive.

Industry Reactions on CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2021 Getting Cancelled

Anurag Gupta, co-founder at STEMROBO Technologies, said: "The rise of the pandemic has brought uncertainties over the class 12th examination. The cancellation of board exams is a welcome decision for students and families but on the same hand, it will have a long-lasting impact on the academic cycle. As a result, inequality will be there, causing incompetent students to get admission in good colleges leaving behind the meritorious ones. But talking about the decision on exam cancellation will give much confidence amongst the students and also will safeguard the health and future of young pioneers. Students were in a dilemma over the academic uncertainties. This further has led to affecting mental health amongst students as they were unpredictable about their future, career and safety. Also, after this move, universities should also revise their Cut-offs and give ease in the admission entrance test for the 12th class students."