Maharashtra: Board exams for Class 10, 12 to be held in April-May, says Varsha Gaikwad
"The written exams for Class 12 will be held between April 23 and May 29, and for Class 10 between April 29 and May 31. We are trying to declare the results of Classes 12 and 10 by July-end and August-end, respectively," the minister said.
FollowMumbai: The written exams of the state board's Class 12 will be held from April 23 to May 29, and of Class 10 from April 29 to May 31, Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad announced on Thursday.
Every year the exams are usually held in February and March, but have to be rescheduled this year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Talking to reporters here, Gaikwad said the practical exams for Class 12 will be held between April 1 and 22, and for Class 10 between April 9 and 28.
"The written exams for Class 12 will be held between April 23 and May 29, and for Class 10 between April 29 and May 31. We are trying to declare the results of Classes 12 and 10 by July-end and August-end, respectively," the minister said.
She added that the state has already reduced the syllabus by 25% so that it will not be a burden for students.
To a query, Gaikwad said around 38% of students were attending classes in schools, as on January 18.
Earlier this month based on the Covid-19 situation in respective areas, schools and junior colleges for Classes 9 to 12 have reopened in parts of the state.
