CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2021 CANCELLATION: Centre proposes THESE two options - It is to be noted that the Centre is keen on holding CBSE 12th board exams. The format of the same is still being decided.
The Delhi government is not in favour of the CBSE exploring options to conduct the Class 12 board examinations, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.
Updated: May 23, 2021, 12:21 PM IST
Amid the growing clamour for cancellation of CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed to conduct the CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2021 only for major subjects.
It is to be noted that a total of 174 subjects are offered by the CBSE to Class 12 students, of which about 20 are considered major by the CBSE. These include: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, History, Political Science, Business Studies, Accountancy, Geography, Economics, and English.
A Class 12 student of CBSE is allowed to select a minimum of five and a maximum of six subjects. Of these, four subjects are usually treated as major subjects by the CBSE.
Mental health as important as physical well-being : Priyanka Gandhi on holding CBSE board exam 2021 amidst pandemic
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi put up a series of tweets speaking of the dangers of holding the CBSE board exam 2021 amidst the pandemic.
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UPDATED: May 23, 2021 13:15 IST
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi put up a series of tweets speaking of the dangers of holding the CBSE board exam 2021 amidst the pandemic. (Photo: PTI)
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Twitter that the mental health of children was as important as their physical well-being. Expressing her concerns regarding the CBSE board exam 2021 she said that it was time for the education system to also be sensitive towards the well-being of children.