New Delhi, Updated on Jan 13, 2021 14:56 IST

Manipur Class 12 syllabus has been reduced by 30% in view of COVID-19. Know more here.

The Council of Higher Secondary Manipur (COHSEM) has reduced the Manipur Board Class 12 Syllabus 2021 by 30% in light of COVID-19 pandemic. The Class 12 Manipur examinations are likely to be conducted in May with the revised syllabus.

Biren Singh, COHSEM secretary said that preparations are almost over to conduct the Manipur Class 12 examinations in May. He informed that the state government will also be announcing soon the re-opening of schools. The announcement can be expected within a week or two. “Once schools are reopened, we will circulate the exam schedule. We are awaiting the government’s approval”, said the secretary. SOPs have also been prepared for the re-opening of the schools. He also said that a marathon discussion was held on Monday between COHSEM officials and different school principals on whether to conduct higher secondary exam online or offline. “During the discussion, we received important suggestions. Many of the principals suggested for reducing the syllabus by 30% and also conduct the examination offline”, Singh further said.

As per reports, of the 188 higher secondary schools in the state, 136 had given their feedback in favour of conducting the examination offline.

The Manipur Council is also planning to double the number of Manipur Board examination centres from the already present 101 due to COVID-19.

Meanwhile, the State Board had already given a promotion to class 11 students in April following state cabinet’s approval in light of the pandemic.

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