Maharashtra: No change in board exams schedule even as Covid-19 cases keep rising

Even as the number of Covid-19 cases are on a steep rise in Maharashtra, no change has been decided yet in the state board exam schedule for classes 10 and 12.

Even as the number of Covid-19 cases is on a steep rise in Maharashtra, the state government, for now, hasn't decided on any change in the schedule of the proposed state board exams of classes 10 and 12. Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad has said that the state has made an elaborate plan for offline exams and had provided alternatives to state board students (SSC and HSC) affected by Covid situation to appear for special and supplementary exams as well. "In case of Covid infection to students or family members, or the exams centre or residence falling into the Containment Zone, additional time of 15 days will be provided for submission of special assignments and Practical exams. Special exams and Supplementary exams will also be arranged in this situation,” Gaikwad said.