CANCELLATION OF BOARD EXAMS
CBSE to hold Class 12 exams from Oct 23 to 28 in conflict-hit West Asian countries
The CBSE will conduct Class 12 board exams in West Asian countries from October 23 to 28. This is for candidates who were dissatisfied with their marks due to the special assessment scheme. Previously, the exams were canceled because of the prevailing war situation in those countries. Candidates had the opportunity to fill forms indicating their wish to appear for specific subjects.
New government site: Single portal being planned for UPSC, SSC, RRB exams to simplify applications and avoid exam date clashes
The Department of Personnel and Training is creating a centralized portal for government job applications and examinations. This innovative platform requires candidates to register just once, simplifying their experience across multiple agencies. A key feature is the synchronization of exam schedules to prevent overlapping dates and notify applicants of any updates or changes, addressing recent challenges in recruitment processes.
El Nino health warning: Dengue, malaria & cholera threat grows as UN and WHO call climate cycle a 'risk multiplier'
El Nino health risks: The UN has warned that the current El Nino could pose a significant global health threat, with the climate phenomenon forecast to be among the strongest on record. Rising temperatures, extreme drought and heavy rainfall could increase the risk of cholera and mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya, while placing additional pressure on vulnerable health systems. The WMO has warned that El Nino-related climate impacts could continue into 2027, with scientists highlighting the added risks from already record-high global temperatures.
CBSE Class 12 fresh exams: Board to hold exams for students in 7 West Asian countries whose papers were cancelled; no fee to be charged
CBSE will conduct fresh Class 12 examinations for eligible students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE whose results were prepared under a special assessment scheme after board exams were cancelled due to the prevailing war situation. Students can appear for subjects of their choice among the 40 affected subjects, with no examination fee.
JEE Advanced, JAM may come under stricter anti-cheating law after NEET-UG paper leak fallout
Discussions are underway regarding bringing IIT-administered exams under a stringent unfair means prevention act. This move aims to deter paper leaks and misconduct in crucial entrance examinations. However, concerns exist about the potential impact on the autonomy of national importance institutes. The recently amended act imposes stricter penalties, including imprisonment and hefty fines for offenders. This potential inclusion is being debated within the IIT-IISc community.
TCS iON flags ‘unknown electrical issues’ behind Jaipur NEET-PG exam outage
Internal power failures at a Jaipur TCS iON exam centre disrupted NEET-PG and AIIMS CRE tests. Unknown local electrical issues caused these significant disruptions for many candidates. Authorities and TCS iON are working to resolve the problems and prevent future occurrences. The NEET-PG exam was rescheduled for all affected candidates at the centre. Candidates reported repeated system crashes during the examination process.
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NEET-PG exam in Jaipur rescheduled to September 5 after power outage
Due to ongoing power outages and candidate protests stemming from system crashes, the NEET-PG 2026 exam originally scheduled at Jaipur's Sitapura center has been rescheduled to September 5. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences confirmed this change, promising that candidates will soon receive new admit cards along with venue information. Officials are currently reviewing the system's inability to manage the exam's requirements.
NEET PG 2026 re-exam: NBEMS announces September 5 re-test for these candidates
NEET PG 2026 re-exam date: NBEMS has announced a NEET PG 2026 re-examination for candidates whose test was disrupted by internal power supply issues at two centres in Jaipur. The fresh exam will be held on September 5 at 3 PM. Revised admit cards and details of the new exam centre will be issued separately to the affected candidates.
NEET PG 2026 examination underway across country; over 2.73 lakh candidates registered
The NEET PG 2026 examination began Sunday for over 2.73 lakh medical graduates. This postgraduate medical entrance test is being conducted by NBEMS in computer-based mode. Candidates arrived at various centers across India, expressing some pre-exam nervousness. This exam follows the NEET UG 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak allegations. The NEET UG re-examination was later conducted on June 21 for affected students.
BPSC aspirants clash with police; water cannons used at protestors marching to Raj Bhavan in Patna
Students in Patna protested the 70th BPSC examination, demanding its cancellation. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesting students marching towards Raj Bhavan. Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed solidarity and will meet the Bihar Chief Minister. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav urged administrative engagement and transparency in exams. Public agitations are influencing administrative behavior across the state.
Supreme Court agrees to listing of plea seeking cancellation of offline Board exams for classes 10 & 12
CBSE has decided to conduct term two board exams for class 10 and class 12 from April 26.
CBSE may opt for 30:30:40 formula (X, XI and pre-boards) for Class 12 results
A 13-member team was constituted and the Board said that the panel will submit its report within 10 days. As per media reports, the panel was supposed to submit their report on June 14, but the committee asked for an extension of a couple of days.
West Bengal cancels Class 10, 12 Board exams
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the cancellation and said, "We will work out the best possible way to secure the future of our children."
Tamil Nadu cancels 12th class board exams, CM Stalin asks PM Modi to cancel NEET
Chief Minister M K Stalin, while announcing this, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel all national level entrance tests like National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and allow Tamil Nadu to fill professional seats including the MBBS based on class 12 marks alone.
No state board exams for Classes 10 and 12 in Maharashtra
The state board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 in Maharashtra have been cancelled this year in view of the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, minister Vijay Wadettiwar announced on Thursday.
Uttar Pradesh Board cancels exams for Class 12
The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in which Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma, who holds charge of Secondary Education department, was also present.
SC 'happy' with Centre's call on Class 12 exams; asks CBSE, CICSE to decide assessment criteria in 2 weeks
“We are happy to note that government has taken decision to cancel class 12 board exams but we want that the objective criteria fixed for assessment of marks be placed before us,” the bench said.
Gujarat, MP, Uttarakhand cancel class 12 boards, others states to take a call soon
PM Modi on Tuesday asserted that the decision to cancel the exams has been taken in the interest of students and the anxiety among students, parents and teachers must be put to an end. Soon after, CISCE and the Haryana government also announced cancellation of their respective board exams.
Madhya Pradesh government cancels class 12 state board exam amid pandemic
"The class 12 board exams (organised by the MP Board of Secondary Education) for the year 2020-21 will not be held this year. The life of students is precious for us. We can take care of their career later," Chouhan said in a video statement posted on Twitter after holding a meeting with officials.
Gujarat government cancels state board exams for class 12
The Central government on Tuesday decided to cancel the CBSE Class 12 board exams at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Class 12 boards: Challenge to decide fair evaluation criteria, must be done soon, say experts
Given the current situation, it is the right decision to cancel the CBSE Board exams. There is no way we could have held exams without compromising the safety of children. While we welcome the decision, we hope the modalities would be worked out quickly in consultation with stakeholders, they said.
Appeal to Centre to cancel Class 12 board exams: Delhi CM
"Students and parents are really worried about Class 12 board exams. They want that the exams should not be conducted without vaccination. I appeal to the Centre that the exams be cancelled and the evaluation be done on basis of the past performance," Arvind Kejriwal tweeted.
No decision yet on pending class 12 board exams, says CBSE
The board had on April 14 announced cancellation of class 10 exams and postponed class 12 exams in view of surge in COVID-19 cases. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Haryana cancels class 10 board exams, postpones class 12 exams
"After CBSE's decision, we have also decided to cancel the class 10 board exams which were to be conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education, keeping in view the present COVID-19 situation.
Not yet thought of cancelling Goa board exams: CM Pramod Sawant
Talking to reporters here on Wednesday, Sawant said, "Right now, we have not thought of cancelling any board exams. We will ensure that all measures (related to COVID-19 prevention) are taken when the students appear for their exams."
COVID-19: Govt cancels CBSE class 10 board exams, defers class 12 exams
"The board exams for class 10 are cancelled. The result will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion developed by the board," a Ministry of Education (MoE) official said.
A great relief for students, parents: Kejriwal on board exams being cancelled/postponed
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday cancelled class 10 exams and postponed class 12 exams in view of surge in COVID-19 cases.
Covid-19: PM Modi to hold meeting with Ramesh Pokhriyal, top officials on CBSE board exams issue
The final decision on the CBSE Board exams can be expected today. Several students, academicians, and politicians have demanded the cancellation of board exams amid growing COVID-19 numbers.
COVID-19: Chorus grows louder for cancellation of class 10, 12 board exams; no decision by CBSE yet
The chorus for cancellation of upcoming board exams for class 10 and 12 grew louder on Tuesday in wake of the exponential rise in COVID-19 cases even as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said it has not taken any decision yet in this regard.
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