CBSE 10th Result 2021: Delhi Government writes to CBSE, requests more time for Class 10th Board result compilation

As per the timeline shared, the schools have been asked to submit the result by June 5 and the pending internal assessment (practical) evaluation by June 11.

CBSE 10th Result 2021: Delhi government has requested the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to review the timeline for compiling CBSE Class 10th Results 2021 results as many of its teachers are involved in COVID-19 duties and schools are being used as vaccination centre.

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The board recently released the evaluation policy for class 10 students after the board examinations were cancelled. As per the timeline shared, the schools have been asked to submit the result by June 5 and the pending internal assessment (practical) evaluation by June 11.

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In a letter to the CBSE, the Delhi government also cited the high positivity rate, the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital and the lockdown imposed in the city till May 10. "Keeping in view the ongoing situation, including its emotional ramifications, enforcement of lockdown and deployment of teachers for various duties, the competent authority of CBSE is requested to kindly review the Time Schedule... regarding Policy for Tabulation of Marks for Class X Board Exams 2021," the Delhi government said. "Further, to assist the district administration, most of the teachers and other staff, including data entry operators and IT assistants of Delhi Government schools, are at the forefront of COVID-19 related duties," it said.

According to the letter, teachers are involved in conducting door-to-door surveys in COVID-19 hotspots and vulnerable areas, providing assistance with testing and contact tracing, monitoring the movement of bodies and ensuring timely disposal of calls for hearse vans.

They are also engaged in activities related to COVID vaccination. The teachers are also assisting the government in the enforcement of COVID protocols and screening at airport, it said. The government said 76 of its schools are have been designated as COVID vaccination centres. In addition to that, there have been several instances wherein teachers and students or their family members have tested positive for COVID-19 or have lost their dear ones, it said.

On April 14, the CBSE had cancelled CBSE Class 10 Exams 2021 and had postponed CBSE Class 12 Exams 2021 in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases.

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