Karnataka SSLC Exam 2021 Postponed Due To COVID Surge
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Karnataka SSLC exam has been postponed and the new dates will be announced later, Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar said.
Karnataka SSLC Exam: Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Karnataka Government has decided to postpone SSLC or Class 10 final exams. The state will monitor the COVID-19 situation and announce new dates later, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar said. Earlier, the exams were scheduled to begin on June 21. SSLC Examination slated to begin from June 21 has been postponed in view of the surge in #COVID19 cases. Revised schedule will be decided after the second wave dies: Karnataka Primary & Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar (File photo) pic.twitter.com/UUi76qGwbi The increasing coronavirus cases in the state coupled with the concerns of parents, students and many school associations has resulted in this decision, the Minister's office said in a statement quoting him. The Minister also said that the revised dates will be announced much ahead of schedule, as he appealed to the students not to get disheartened and continue with their preparations for the exams.More Related News