The plea contended that the unprecedented surge in Covid has made it impossible to conduct the exams and any further delay would cause irreparable loss to the students' future.
Most states, including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are in favour of holding Class 12 CBSE exams.
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.
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.
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