Council reconsidering ICSE exams; decision today

April 15, 2021 13:47

After the government has cancelled the CBSE class 10 and 12 board exams amid the rising cases of COVID-19 across the country, it is expected to take a similar decision for CISCEs ISC and ICSE exams.

While the class 10 exams for CISCE-affiliated schools are yet to begin, two exams for class 12 have been held already.

After the meeting between the Education Minister and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, it was decided to put off CBSE class 12 exams and cancel exams for class 10 students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CISCE is the second national board that holds board exams for about three lakh students every year including both 10th and 12th classes.

CISCE chief had said, The Board will take a decision regarding class 10 and 12 CISCE Board exams 2021, and will inform all concerned at the earliest. The same will be announced today.

Meanwhile, the International Baccalaureate has decided to cancel the board exams in India. Students, however, will be promoted to the next class or be eligible to receive the school passing certificate based on a special assessment system. Students will be marked based on their coursework and predicted grades.

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