Minister bats for simplified II PU exam when second wave eases

Question papers have already been prepared, and number of Centres will be increased

Minister for Primary and Secondary Education S. Suresh Kumar batted for the need to conduct the Second Pre-University (PU) board examination in the interest of the future of students. At a virtual meeting of State Education Ministers from across the country, organised by the Centre on Sunday, he pointed out that XII standard students will be seeking admission to professional courses and thus, holding examinations seems inevitable. After the COVID-19 situation eases, some form of simplified examination process will be necessary, he said. Question papers for a simplified II PU examination have already been prepared, and the number of examination centres are being increased for the conduct of a safe examination, the release said. According to Mr. Kumar, the department would require 45 days to complete the examination process. “In case they are held in July, the results may be declared in August. Thus, the various competitive examinations, such as NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test), JEE (Joint Entrance Examination), CET (Common Entrance Test), may be scheduled on suitable dates in August,” the Minister said.