The state government s affidavit said Class XII exams are postponed presently and a final decision on it would be taken after the Centre makes a move on the national level
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CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday postponed the Class XII state board exams in view of rising Covid-19 cases. More than eight lakh students are scheduled to appear for the exams which were to be held from May 5 to 31.
However, the practical exams which is being conducted will be held as planned till April 23.
The state government also asked all coaching centres to close down their physical classes. However, they are permitted to hold online classes.
The guidelines also asked the college and university teachers to conduct online classes from their houses. It also banned the summer camps for the children.
Odisha CM orders suspension of Class 10, 12 board exams ANI | Updated: Apr 15, 2021 18:03 IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 15 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday ordered the suspension of all Class 10 and 12 board exams in the state in view of the COVID-19 situation.
He also said that class 9 and class 11 students will be promoted to the next classes without any tests. All students of Class 9 and Class 11 in the academic year 2020-21 will be promoted to the 10th and 12th standards respectively. They do not have to take any tests for this informed the Chief Minister s Office.
According to Union Health Ministry, Odisha reported 1,259 new COVID-19 cases, 523 discharges, and 2 deaths on Thursday.
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In a release, the directorate said the exam is postponed in view of the counting of votes to the Tamil Nadu assembly elections on May 2.
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CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations on Monday postponed Class XII language exam, scheduled to be held on May 3, to May 31.
In a release, the directorate said the exam is postponed in view of the counting of votes to the Tamil Nadu assembly elections on May 2. However, the rest of the exams will be held as scheduled. The standard operating procedures to be followed during the exams will be announced later, the release said.