India
oi-Deepika S
New Delhi, May 24: The high-level meeting chaired by union minister Rajnath Singh failed to arrive at a consensus about holding Class 12 board exams. However, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed two options for conducting the board examinations amid the devastating second wave of coronavirus pandemic.
The two suggestions given by the CBSE is conduct regular exams for 19 major subjects at notified centres or conducting shorter duration exams at respective schools where students are enrolled.
Following which the education ministry has sought detailed suggestions from states by May 25. Reportedly, majority states were in favour of the second option while some wanted a mix of both options.
Option 1: The first option proposed was conducting exams at designated centres for 19 major subjects.
For minor subjects assessment can be based on…