Class X and XII board exams postponed
Given the current COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, the state education department has decided to postpone the state board exams for class 10 & 12.
“The present circumstances are not conducive for holding exams. Your health is our priority,” said Varsha Gaikwad, minister for education, Maharashtra government.
Keeping in mind the schedule of entrance exams for professional courses, class 12 exams will be held by end of May, while 10 standard exams will be in June.
“We’re closely monitoring the health situation. Fresh dates for these exams will be announced accordingly,” she added.
Gaikwad further stated that the government also plans to write to the CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge boards, requesting them to reconsider their exams dates.
