CBSE Board Exams 2021 to be held in written mode only: CBSE officials

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official also stated that the exams will be conducted in pen and paper mode and not in online mode.

CBSE Board Exams 2021: While there are so many speculations regarding the conduct of the CBSE 10th and CBSE 12th board exams, a CBSE official on December 2 confirmed that it is yet to take a final decision on CBSE Class 10 date sheet and CBSE Class 12 date sheet for next year. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) official also stated that the exams will be conducted in pen and paper mode and not in online mode. For practical exams, CBSE in a statement said in case students are not able to do practicals in classes before the exams, alternatives to it will be explored.

Talking about the conduct of CBSE 10th and CBSE 12th Board Exams, the board official said: “No final decision has been taken regarding the dates for the conduct of board exams, and consultations with stakeholders are still in process. The exams as and when they are conducted, will be in the written mode and not in an online mode.” “In case students are not able to do practicals in classes before the exams, alternatives to practical exams will have to be explored,” the official said. The CBSE 2021 board exams will be held following all COVID-19 protocols, the CBSE official added.