Karnataka govt postpones SSLC exams in view of COVID-19 second wave ANI | Updated: May 13, 2021 18:32 IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 13 (ANI): Owing to the sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state government has postponed Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations, which was earlier slated to begin from June 21, informed KarnatakaPrimary and Secondary Education MinisterS Suresh Kumar on Thursday. The increasing COVID cases in the state coupled with the concerns of parent-students and many school associations has resulted in this decision. A suitable call will be taken after the second wave of COVID-19 dies down, said the minister.
Kumar has also assured that the revised date will be announced much ahead of schedule.