Punjab Board declared the PSEB Class 12 results with over 91% students passing, while girls secured the top ranks across Science, Commerce and Humanities streams.
Outlining the requirements for the students to appear in the Board exams of Class X and XII, the Board stated that class X and Class XI are two years programmes consisting of Class IX and Class X and Class XI and Class XII, respectively.
The examinations will be completed within a fortnight and will end on March 9.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here on Sunday that the term system was not beneficial for education and students' interests.
The Karnataka High Court on Friday cancelled the board examinations for the fifth and eighth standards from this academic year. The ministry of education was all set to hold the board exams from this academic year.
Students have suffered a jolt at a crucial stage in their search of learning. Online learning is no substitute for conventional classroom instruction primarly because not all students can afford hi-tech equipment at home, let alone being computer-savvy.
Decision affects over 21.5 lakh students; ISC council reviewing situation
Mr Chatterjee’s meeting on Wednesday with the authorities of universities made no headway as the Vice-Chancellors ruled out the reopening of hostels and insisted on suitably sanitised classrooms.
The objective, announced rather belatedtly, is to ensure, that students do attend school for practical classes, to complete the projects, for revision, and for clearing doubts.
“The Classes 10 and 12 CBSE board exams 2021 will not be held in January and February. The exact exam schedule will be decided after February 2021,” said Pokhriyal.
