It came as no surprise that the announcement that the government had cancelled the CBSE class 12 board exams was met with much jubilation by students on social media platforms.
The Government of India today cancelled the Class 12 CBSE Board Exams following extensive consultations. The decision is being viewed as "student-friendly" and one that "safeguards the health as well as future of our youth".
CBSE Class 12 Board Exams Cancelled, PM Says Students’ Safety Most Important
New Delhi- 1 June 2021: There will be no exams this year for CBSE Class 12 students, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, saying the decision was taken in the interest of students. The move comes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect,” a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. “Anxiety among students, parents and teachers, which must be put to an end…Students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation. All stakeholders need to show sensitivity for students,” it said.