The HRD Minister, today, has released the new class 10th and 12th examination dates of CBSE Board timetable. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools and colleges are shut down, considering precautions. The economy is not the only factor that is facing the impact of the pandemic and its consequences. CBSE class 10th and 12th examinations, which were earlier scheduled in the March month, were also cancelled.

The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has now made an announcement today, revising the dates of the exams to be held for all 10th and 12th Class students. The board has previously stated that they are planning to hold the examination during 1st to 15th of July. However, today they came up with a schedule that was released on the official website of CBSE.

The HRD Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal, in a video message, wished all the students with luck and best wishes. He stated that keeping all the safety precautions in mind; students should prepare well for the exams. Students must not take the stress and make sure that they are making the best use of the time given to them to prepare for the exams.

The exams will be conducted across 29 main subjects. This includes the six exams for the students who are studying in the North-East Delhi region in class 10th and 12th.

The board has also released a few guidelines in detail and have asked the students to make sure that they are wearing masks. Students must also bring their own hand sanitizers when entering the examination halls. Parents are required to inform their ward about the health and hygienic practices. Social distancing is made necessary, which means that each class will have less number of students. The exam centres are responsible for taking care of anti-cheating measures and the health of the students.

The HRD minister asked the parents not to put any pressure on the students but focus on preparing them well for their exams. In an urgent press note, the HRD minister shared the dates of the examinations for class 10th and 12th.

For Class 10th, the examination timetable is as follows:

Disclaimer: This sheet is only applicable to the North-East Delhi Students only.

Instructions to be followed:

1. All the students are required to carry their sanitizers (transparent bottles) only.

2. All the students are required to cover their mouth and nose with a mask/cloth.

3. All the students have to maintain social distancing in the examination hall and outside.

4. Parents are required to inform their ward/s with the precautions that they are taking to avoid getting affected by COVID-19 and stop its spread.

5. Parents are required to take care of their child and ensure that they are not sick.

6. Students will have to adhere to the instructions being issued strictly.

7. Students are required to follow all the instructions that are issued in the Admit Card.

8. Students will have to complete their papers in the given duration of hours.

9. Answer books will be distributed to the students within 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM.

10. Question Papers will be distributed to the students at 10:15 AM.

11. Students are advised to go through the question paper within 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM.

12. Students can start writing answers from 10:30 AM onwards.

For Class 12th Students, the examination timetableis as follows:

Disclaimer: The sheet below applies to all the students across India and North-East, Delhi.

Instructions to be followed:

1. All the students are required to bring their hand sanitizers in transparent bottles.

2. All the students are required to cover their nose and mouth with masks or clothes.

3. Students must follow social distancing strictly.

4. Parents must warn their wards about their children’s health status and ensure that they are taking enough precautionary measures to limit the spread of coronavirus.

5. Parents must ensure that to keep their wards safe, secured, and healthy.

6. Students must adhere to the instructions when writing exams in the centres.

7. Students are required to follow all the instructions mentioned in the admit cards.

8. Students will have to write the exams keeping the time-duration in mind.

9. Students will be distributed with the answer books within 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM.

10. Students will be distributed with the question papers at 10:15 AM.

11. All the students are advised to go through their question papers within 10:15 AM to 10:30 AM.

12. Students will be writing the answers in their answer book at 10:30 AM.

The results will be announced within 50 days of completing the examination, as mentioned by the HRD minister. Therefore, you can expect the results for both class 10th and 12th exams by August.

Now is the Opportunity

Chest up! 

To all the students who are appearing in class 10th and 12th exams, we wish you all the best and luck. You don't need to take much of a load or pressure on yourself. All you need to do is to stay calm and make the best use of the time available before examination. Forget about all other distractions and focus as it is your high time. You must prepare well for the exam and maintain dignity, keeping the current pandemic situation in mind. Do well!