Board Exams 2021 Live Updates: UK Board, RBSE, UP Board Class 10, 12 exam postponement and cancellation news

Madhya Pradesh School Education Department has cancelled the Classes 9 and 11 final exams amid rising COVID-19 cases. Students will get marks as per their performance in revision test and half-yearly exams. 

Check the official tweet below:

स्कूल शिक्षा विभाग द्वारा जारी निर्देशानुसार कक्षा 9वीं एवं 11वीं के विद्यार्थियों की वार्षिक परीक्षा नहीं ली जाएगी तथा उनका मूल्यांकन अकादमिक सत्र के दौरान पूर्व में किए गए मूल्यांकन के आधार पर किया जाएगा। @EduMinOfIndia #schooledump pic.twitter.com/jBpbhv4K5L

— School Education Department, MP (@schooledump) April 16, 2021

The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BSEM) will conduct the Class 10 examination from April 19 to May 2, 2021. There is no update on the postponement of the Manipur board exam 2021 Class 10. 

HP Board Class 10 and 12 exams have also stand postponed for now. There is no update regarding the new exam dates. Students must keep checking this page and the official board's website for revised dates. 

@OfficeOfLGJandK Sir this decision is just wastage of time we oppose your decision of #exampostponed .If you want to take our exams then we are ready to give exams on scheduled time but we don't want postpone otherwise we want #Masspromotion we dont want to spoil our 12th class

— Sajida_kazi (@Sajida_tweets) April 17, 2021

In view of #COVID19, class 11th exams have been postponed.

There will also be ceiling on gatherings and functions restricting to 100 persons from earlier 200.

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) April 17, 2021

this isn't fair for any of the students of ICSE giving class X boards examination...

the council should be straight forward to cancel the exams... and to concentrate on Class XI which will be better for everyone...#cancelicse2021#boardexam2021 #JusticeFoeIcse@narendramodi

— Aman Kumar (@AmanKum20473654) April 16, 2021

As per the reports of Jagran, the Chhattisgarh board has postponed the Class 10 board exams 2021 due to increasing Covid-19 cases. CGBSE Class 10th exams were scheduled to be held from April 15 to May 1, 2021. 

ICSE exams were scheduled to be conducted from May 4 and June 7, 2021. As per the latest CISCE decision on board exam 2021, the Class 10 board exams is optional for students. Students can appear for these board exams when they are conducted. Else, they will get marks as per a criterion which is to be developed by the board soon.

GSEB Class 10 and 12 exams were scheduled to commenced May 10, 2021. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has decided to postpone the examinations. The government will review the whole situation on May 15, 2021, and will take a decision thereafter. 

As per the latest update from NIOS, the exam fee payment date has been extended to April 18, 2021. Students can pay the fees online. 

The board will release NIOS time table 2021 by May 20, 2021 for Class 10 and 12. These exams will be conducted in June 2021 as given in the notice of NIOS.

Check NIOS tweet below:

In view of the prevailing situation due to covid-19 pandemic across the country and also taking in account the safety and well being of the Learners, the NIOS is keeping close watch on the situation for the schedule of June 2021 Examinations.@ANI @PIBHRD @EduMinOfIndia pic.twitter.com/zU9dVxL0TW

— NIOS (@niostwit) April 16, 2021

In the wake of COVID-19 crisis, the council has made ICSE exam 2021 optional for students. They can appear for the exams as per their choice. If they appear for exam at a later date when it is conducted then marks will be given as per performance. If they do not opt for the exam, then marks will be awarded as per ICSE Class 10 criterion which is to be developed.

CISCE has postponed the Class 12 ISC exam 2021 which were scheduled between May 4 and June 18, 2021. The final decision regarding ISC Class 12 exam 2021 will be made by the first week of June 2021. 

The UP Board exams were earlier scheduled to be commenced from May 8, 2021. The exams have been postponed for now. The new UP board exam date 2021 will be announced soon by the board. Students should check the official website of UPMSP for the latest update regarding the same. 

As per the reports of Times Now, HPBOSE Class 10 and 12 board exams have been postponed by the Department of Education. The exams were scheduled to start on April 13, 2021.

Plz sir save us..
Our parents are worried about us , this time our health safety is important more than exam. & sir ,if online class will be conducted then why not online exam shouldn't be conducted? you are not stand with support of online mood exam then atleast postponed exam

— RAJU DEBNATH (@RAJUDEB70011233) April 16, 2021

Ratan Lal Nath, Minister of Higher Education, School Education, Tripura, has confirmed on Twitter that the Tripura Madhyamik and HS exams 2021 will be held as per the schedule. 

Due to surges in covid cases it has been decided that from 17.04.2021 all the classes of schools, colleges and universities which are under the state government (Including private Institutions) would remain closed until further order. Only the pre scheduled exams will be held.

— Ratan Lal Nath (@RatanLalNath1) April 16, 2021

WBBSE will conduct the Madhyamik exams from June 1 to 10, 2021. The West Bengal Class 10 exams 2021 will be held in a single shift from 11:45 am to 3 pm. There is no update on the cancellation of madhyamik exams as if for now. 

If the CBSE board exam is canceled. Then why the West Bengal Board exam is not being canceled? We are requesting the Hon'ble Chief Minister to cancel the board examination . #CancelWBBoardExams2021

— Debasmita Das (@Debasmi90269435) April 16, 2021

Karnataka State Secondary Education Examination Board will conduct the SSLC exam 2021 from June 21 to July 5, 2021. S.Suresh Kumar, Minister, Primary and Secondary Education Minister of Karnataka, has confirmed on Twitter that there are no changes in the exam schedule as if for now. They will consider the situation later and take an appropriate decision then only. 

ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದ SSLC ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ ವಾಗಬೇಕಿರುವುದು
21.6.2021 ರಿಂದ, ಅಂದರೆ ಜೂನ್ 21 ರಿಂದ.

ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ CBSE ರೀತಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ತೀರ್ಮಾನ ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ.

ಮುಂದಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಅವಲೋಕಿಸಿ ಸೂಕ್ತ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗುವುದು.

— S.Suresh Kumar, Minister - Govt of Karnataka (@nimmasuresh) April 14, 2021

For now, there is no update regarding the postponement of UK board exams 2021. As per the earlier released time table, the Uttarakhand Board exam 2021 are scheduled between May 4 and 22, 2021 for Classes 10 and 12. Check the exam schedule here.

Minister for education, Audimulapu Suresh has announced on Twitter that Class 10 exams will be held in the state as scheduled. For now, the exams are scheduled between June 7 and 16, 2021. 

Check his tweet below:

ఏపీలో షెడ్యూల్ ప్రకారమే టెన్త్, ఇంటర్ పరీక్షలు.

అన్ని పాఠశాలల్లో కోవిడ్ ప్రబలకుండా జాగ్రత్తలు తీసుకున్నాం.

ఇప్పటికయితే యధావిధిగా షెడ్యూల్ ప్రకారమే అన్ని పరీక్షలు జరిపే ఆలోచనలో ఉన్నాం. pic.twitter.com/68AR5VjAue

— Audimulapu Suresh (@AudimulapSuresh) April 14, 2021

CISCE has announced on the official website that the council will make a decision regarding Class 10 ICSE and Class 12 ISC exams. The students will be intimated about the ICSE board exam 2021 status at the earliest. 

Check the following image to read the ICSE board's message

Mam cancel board exam

— Tejas Sarode (@Its_Tejas2) April 12, 2021

Maharashtra Board SSC exams have been postponed due to a surge in the number of COVID-19-postive in the state. These exams will be held in June 2021, as tweeted by the state education minister, Varsha Gaikwad.

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 (2/5)

— Varsha Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) April 12, 2021

JK Board class 12 exams 2021 have been postponed.  The situation will be reviewed after one month. Check official tweet below:

In case of ongoing XII exams, it has been postponed and it will be reviewed after one month.@jkboseofficial @JKEduSchool

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) April 15, 2021

Office of Lt. Governor of J&K tweeted that Class 10 ongoing exams of JK board have been cancelled. Students will be promoted to Class 11. Their performance will be decided on the basis of their performance in internal assessment and exams which have been conducted already.

The government has postponed the second year TS intermediate board exam 2021, as reported by NDTV. The decision regarding Class 12 TS exam 2021 will be made in the first week of June, after reviewing the situation. The board will inform students at least 15 days prior to the commencement of exams. The report adds that first-year students will be promoted to the next class. Exams will be held in future, whenever possible. 

As per the latest report of NDTV, TS SSC exam 2021 have been cancelled due to surge COVID-19 cases. Now, Class 10 students of Telangana board exam 2021 will be evaluated on the basis of objective criteria which will be developed by the board. 

The result of the TS SSC exam 2021 will be announced accordingly. If any student is unsatisfied with the marks awarded, he/she can appear for the exam, when the situation normlizes.

On Wednesday, April 14, the Prime Minister reiterated, “The well being of the students has to be the top priority for the Government. He also stated that the Centre would keep in mind the best interests of the students and ensure that their health is taken care of at the same time their academic interests are not harmed.”

Several UP board students have tweeted and requested the Uttar Pradesh government to cancel the UP board exam 2021 as their parents are worried due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Sir paper cancel kar dijiye please
Hamaare parents bhi bol rahe hai ki paper cancel kar dijiye please???

— SatyamRajput (@satyam143rajput) April 15, 2021

Exams must be held of students whether it is written or online mcq type to check iq and general ability of candidate for bright future

— Tushar (@tusharmansa001) April 15, 2021

Several students of UP board high school are requesting the deputy chief minister to cancel the exams due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.

@UPGovt @aajtak @myogiadityanath Respected i want say that we also want justice please also cancel our 10 up board exams its humble request all respect gentleman we also worried about covid situation and want to cancel our exam we all are in tension...??

— Divyanshu Jaiswal (@Divyans30975044) April 15, 2021

Students have requested to the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma, to cancel the UP board exams 2021.

Sir cancel hoga ki nhi

— Anupam Chsurasiya (@AnupamChsurasi1) April 15, 2021

The decision on the Odisha board 10th, 12th exams will be taken after reviewing the ground situation of the Coronavirus in the first week of June 2021. The new exam dates will be announced accordingly. 

The Chief Minister of Odisha has announced that the Odisha 10th board exams and 12th exams 2021 have been postponed in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Check the official tweet below:

କରୋନା ମହାମାରୀ ପରିପ୍ରେକ୍ଷୀରେ ରାଜ୍ୟର ସମସ୍ତ ଦଶମ ଓ ଦ୍ବାଦଶ ବୋର୍ଡ ପରୀକ୍ଷାକୁ ସ୍ଥଗିତ ରଖିବା ପାଇଁ ମାନ୍ୟବର ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶ ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି। ରାଜ୍ୟ ଉଚ୍ଚ ମାଧ୍ୟମିକ ଶିକ୍ଷା ପରିଷଦ ଦ୍ବାରା ତା ୧୮.୫.୨୧ ଠାରୁ ଆରମ୍ଭ ହେବାକୁ ଥିବା ୧୨ଶ ଶ୍ରେଣୀ ପରୀକ୍ଷା ସ୍ଥଗିତ ରଖାଯାଇଛି।

— I & PR Department, Odisha (@IPR_Odisha) April 15, 2021

It is advised that students must pay all the attention to cover the entire syllabus and be prepared for the upcoming competitive exams. CBSE Class 12 students must note that the exams have not been cancelled and only got postponed. In addition to this, they must be ready as the competitive exams will be held soon.

I am glad that the exams have been cancelled/postponed. This is a great relief for lakhs of students and their parents. https://t.co/kYq2UtSPdN

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 14, 2021

The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, announced through his Twitter handle that the MBOSE 12th exams 2021 will be conducted as scheduled earlier, from April 16 to May 12, 2021. 

Check the official tweet below:

Reviewed the #COVID19 situation in the State. Govt. has decided that the MBOSE exams for Class XII will be held as scheduled. Health Dept. has been instructed to intensify efforts to execute the vaccination drive & also increase the number of vaccination centres.@drharshvardhan pic.twitter.com/muy5TwK26f

— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) April 14, 2021

Students are requesting the education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal to conduct the CBSE board exams 2021 for Class 12 in online mode.

Conduct online exams for class 12th sir plss its a humbel request to you sir plss

— Gursharan Singh (@Gurshar94787375) April 14, 2021

CBSE 10th marks will be calculated on the basis of an objective criterion that will be developed by the Central Board of Secondary Education. As per the Ministry of Education, "Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/ her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams." 

"The CISCE board will take a decision regarding its ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 examinations 2021 at the earliest and will inform all concerned afterwards," said CISCE chief executive and secretary Gerry Arathoon to Careers360.

As per the TimesNowNews report, the chief minister of Goa said, “Right now, we have not thought of cancelling any board exams. We will ensure that all measures (related to COVID-19 prevention) are taken when the students appear for their exams. The Goa education department has already allowed examinations of other classes to be held online after the fresh outbreak of COVID-19 in the state.” 

As per the tweet of ANI, the Gujarat government has postponed the GSEB 10th, 12th board exams 2021. The students of Class 1 to 9, and 11 will be promoted without examination. The new Gujarat board exam dates for Class 10, 12 students will be announced after reviewing the ground situation of COVID-19 on May 15, 2021.

Check the tweet by ANI below:

In the wake of #COVID19 pandemic, Gujarat Govt decides to postpone Class 10 & 12 board examinations, scheduled to be held between May 10 to 25 & mass promotion for students of std 1 to 9 & 11. New dates to be announced after reviewing coronavirus situation on May 15: Gujarat CMO

— ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2021

Amid the continuing #Covid19 surge, it is unsafe for our children to take Board examinations. We have decided to promote all Class 5, 8 & 10 students without examinations. Class 12 State Board examinations have been postponed & will be conducted later once the situation improves. pic.twitter.com/MHIhqOUVJe

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) April 15, 2021

Chief Minister of Punjab and a Military historian, Capt. Amarinder Singh announced through his Twitter handle that the Punjab PSEB Class 5, 8 and 10 students will be promoted without examination this year. In addition to this, PSEB 12th exams 2021 have been postponed. PSEB 12th board exams 2021 will be conducted later once the COVID-19 situation normalises. This decision has been taken by the minister to safeguard the health of the students amid the COVID-19 surge.

As per the Times of India report, the members of the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) met on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, to discuss the possibility of postponing the Gujarat board exams 2021 for Classes 10 and 12. According to the TOI report, sources in the state education board said, “The government may consider delaying the exam by 2-3 weeks but a final decision on it will be announced later.” 

Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad announced on Twitter on April 12, 2021, that the Class 10, 12 exams have been postponed due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. The state government has decided that the Maharashtra 12th exams will be held at the end of May, whereas, Class 12 exams will be conducted in June 2021.

As per the Live Hindustan report, UP board examination for Class 10 and 12 have been postponed until May 20, 2021, due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. This decision was taken in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. The report further added that the deputy chief minister, Dinesh Sharma said the decision regarding the revised UP board exam date 2021 will be made soon. 

बड़ी खबर: CBSE की तर्ज पर हरियाणा बोर्ड की 10वीं की परीक्षा को रद्द कर दिया गया है. राज्य सरकार ने 12वीं की परीक्षाओं को भी स्थगित कर दिया है. pic.twitter.com/pEqCRKTWOI

— DPR Haryana (@DiprHaryana) April 15, 2021

Directorate of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Haryana has announced through their Twitter handle that the Haryana board Class 10 exams have been cancelled. On the other hand, Class 12 exams have been postponed for now. In addition to this, the evaluation of Class 10 students will be done as per internal assessment.

ఏపీలో షెడ్యూల్ ప్రకారమే టెన్త్, ఇంటర్ పరీక్షలు.

అన్ని పాఠశాలల్లో కోవిడ్ ప్రబలకుండా జాగ్రత్తలు తీసుకున్నాం.

ఇప్పటికయితే యధావిధిగా షెడ్యూల్ ప్రకారమే అన్ని పరీక్షలు జరిపే ఆలోచనలో ఉన్నాం. pic.twitter.com/68AR5VjAue

— Audimulapu Suresh (@AudimulapSuresh) April 14, 2021

The Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Audimulapu Suresh, has announced on Twitter that the AP 10th class board exam 2021 and Class 12 exams will be conducted as per the board exam date sheet 2021. The Andhra Pradesh state government has taken all the necessary precautions to avoid the risk of COVID-19. 10th board exam 2021 date will fall between June 7 to 16, 2021. On the other hand, 12th board exam will be conducted from May 6 to 23, 2021. 

• Check the temperature of the student at the entry point of the exam centre.

• Wearing masks is mandatory.

• Hand sanitiser must be provided or brought by all the students.

• Seating in exam centres should be as per the specifications mentioned in the COVID-19 protocol.

• No gathering of students/ others before or after exams within or outside the premises of examination centres.

• The centre should keep one hall/ classroom reserved, in case of any eventuality.

Meghalaya board has issued the COVID-19 protocols for safeguarding the health of the students. It is mandatory for all the respective exam centres to follow the protocols.

कोरोना संक्रमण की दूसरी लहर को देखते हुए राज्य सरकार ने एक महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लेते हुए राजस्थान माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड, अजमेर द्वारा आयोजित की जाने वाली 10वीं एवं 12वीं बोर्ड की परीक्षाएं स्थगित कर दी हैं।

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 14, 2021

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced that RBSE Class 10, 12 exams 2021 have been postponed due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation. The minister also announced that Class 8, 9 and 11 students will be promoted. The new exam dates for RBSE 10th and 12th will be decided once the present situation normalises.

CBSE ಹತ್ತನೇ ತರಗತಿಗಳ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆ ರದ್ದಾದ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದ SSLC ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಊಹಾಪೋಹ ಏಳತೊಡಗಿದೆ.

ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದ SSLC ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭ ವಾಗಬೇಕಿರುವುದು
21.6.2021 ರಿಂದ, ಅಂದರೆ ಜೂನ್ 21 ರಿಂದ.

ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಈಗ ನಮ್ಮ ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ CBSE ರೀತಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ತೀರ್ಮಾನ ಕೈಗೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ.

— S.Suresh Kumar, Minister - Govt of Karnataka (@nimmasuresh) April 14, 2021

After the cancellation of the CBSE 10th board exams, Karnataka SSLC students were expecting that their exams will be cancelled too. However, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar have announced on Twitter on Wednesday that SSLC Karnataka exams will be conducted as scheduled from June 21, 2021.

The Ministry of Education has cancelled the CBSE class 10 board exams due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. CBSE Class 10th students will be promoted to Class 11 on the basis of an objective criterion which is to be developed by the Board, said Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’.

On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, the Government of India decided to postpone the CBSE class 12 board exams. A detailed notice was released which says that the government will review the ground situation on June 1, 2021, and decide the CBSE board exam 2021 dates accordingly.