Board students may take masks, sanitiser to exam

March 04, 2020 21:26

Students appearing for class 10 and 12 board examination will be allowed to carry masks and hand sanitiser in the exam centre in view of coronavirus scare, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Wednesday.

"Face masks and sanitisers may be carried by students in the examination centre," CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.

Class 10 and 12 board examinations began on February 15. -- PTI

IMAGE: Students wear masks as prevention against coronavirus during school assembly, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo

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