Should Class 12th Board Exams be scrapped? Here’s what people from community have to say
Shiksha.com conducted a survey asking if the Class 12th exams 2021 be scrapped amid the ongoing pandemic. As we might have guessed, majority of participants voted for cancellation of the Intermediate exams 2021 citing health and safety concerns.
With India reeling under the second wave of coronavirus, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to cancel the Class 10th exams and postpone the Class 12th exams to a later date. The new date sheet for Class 12 examinations will be announced in June after assessing the pandemic situation.
Following CBSE, CISCE and many other state boards have also decided to postpone the Class 12 exams 2021 leaving students in a fix. Many students and parents demand cancellation of the offline intermediate board exams citing risks associated with moving out of homes. In this regard, hashtag #cancelboardexams2021 has gone viral on social media.
As on April 20, 2021 the number of positive cases in the country are 15,321,089 and increasing rapidly on a daily basis.
Shiksha.com conducted an online survey inviting stakeholders in the education industry to share their views on the topic ‘Should Class 12th Board Exams be scrapped for the academic year 20-21? If yes, how do we assess the current class 12th students? If no, what is the safest way of conducting these exams? When should we conduct them given the raging pandemic?’
Within a few hours of posting the question, hundreds of replies were received wherein a majority of people demanded the cancellation of Class 12 examinations and a general promotion based on internal assessments.
- Views in favour of cancellation of 12th Board Exams
- Conduct boards online
- Views against cancellation of Class 12th Board Exams
- Share your views
Views in favour of cancellation of 12th Board Exams
Pruthvesh Patne from Ratnagiri raised a question while insisting on the cancellation of exams. He said, “During exams, what if anyone gets positive? Who will be responsible?” Tanay Ghatode from Nagpur, Maharashtra, the state with the highest number of positive cases, cited that health is more important than examinations, therefore, they should be cancelled.
Speaking on the topic, some students also mentioned that the current situation is depressing and that they are not physically, mentally and emotionally ready to appear for the exams in offline mode. While getting candid, some students said that the examinations should be cancelled as they could not focus on online classes and are not prepared for examinations.
Also Read: PSEB 10th exams 2021 cancelled; decision on PSEB 12th exams 2021 later
Conduct boards online
Along with the demand for cancellation of exams, students offered their expertise on assessing the Class 12 students via internal assessments and on the basis of pre-board examinations. Priya Thakur from Delhi commented, “Exams are important for our future but the current situation is very dangerous. No risk should be taken and so government should promote students on the basis of pre-board examinations.”
Views against cancellation of Class 12th Board Exams
On the contrary, there are students who vote in favour of the conduct of Class 12th board exams 2021. While many ask for online examinations, there are some students who are all prepared for offline exams and say that they are ready to appear for them while following all safety protocols.
Himanshi from Mathura said, “No, exams should not be cancelled, we have done our preparation throughout the year and want board exams to be conducted. Because of some students who did not prepare for their exams, we should not suffer.” A person with the user name Free Fire commented, “They must be conducted because those who did not study properly would also gain advantage by not giving exams. So, exams must be conducted either online or in the offline mode after the pandemic gets over.” Another user Grey from Mumbai said, “If the exams aren't conducted, even though it may feel good right now, but it will only bring hindrances in our future career options. Exams should be conducted.”
Also Read: UP Board 10, 12 exams 2021 postponed until May 20 due to COVID
Following the current decision of Boards, the new Class 12th time table 2021 will be announced in the first week of June 2021.
Share your views
Students, teachers and other fraternity from the industry can post their views on the postponement of Class 12th exams 2021 at the link provided on this below. Let’s share our views and make a difference!
Make yourself heard by clicking at https://ask.shiksha.com/should-class-xiith-board-exams-be-scrapped-for-the-academic-year-20-21-dscns-6320025
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