Concession for students who tested positive

Concession for students who tested positive

14/06/2020

After two cases of SSLC students testing positive for COVID-19, the Karnataka Secondary Education and Examination Board has maintained that they can take supplementary examinations and will be considered as fresh candidates.

Director of the board V. Sumangala told The Hindu that instructions have been given to Block Education Officers and other officials.

The board has also taken various measures to educate students on the dos and don’ts while appearing for their papers.

Ms. Sumangala said that more than 3,500 officials and staff have been trained in the SOP to be followed at examination centres.

“Students need to follow various health protocols, such as wearing masks, sanitising hands, maintaining personal hygiene, social distancing and others. We have also advised them to bring their own water bottles and boxes of food. We will soon release a video on the regulations for students and parents,” she said. To create awareness and dispel rumours, pamphlets will be distributed and information will be displayed at centres.