Most states, including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are in favour of holding Class 12 CBSE exams.
Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia recommended tabulation of results by taking into account the marks scored by students in class 10, class 11 and assessment during class 12.
The meeting took place virtually Sunday, and also featured Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Smriti Irani, who have both handled the education portfolio in the past.
Central government sources made the remarks Monday, and added that the decision will be the best option keeping in mind the current situation and students' future prospects.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meet Sunday to decide on Class 12 exams, but it ended inconclusively. States asked to make detailed suggestions by Tuesday.
A high-level virtual meeting will be convened with all states and union territories to seek suggestions on the conduct of Class 12 exams, a Union minister said.
CBSE, in association with the health ministry and UNICEF, launched ‘Young Warrior’ programme that seeks to engage 50 lakh young people in spreading awareness about the pandemic.
The institutions made the request to Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal during a virtual meeting Thursday. The fellowship money to research scholars is given for a fixed period of 5 yrs.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
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