CBSE compartment exams from Sept 22 -

CBSE compartment exams from Sept 22 -

The Times Of India

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New Delhi:21.09.2020

Compartment examinations for classes X and XII of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be held from September 22 to 30 at 247 exam centres in Delhi. The board has issued a set of guidelines that schools and students need to follow as precaution against the Covid-19 pandemic.

In the notice, the board said that “due to the unprecedented situation created by Covid-19, CBSE has taken measures to ensure a safe and conducive environment to hold the examinations.” The heads of the schools have been directed to comply with the direction issued by CBSE for the compartment examinations. Schools have been told to ensure smooth movement of students and teachers on exam days, use police support to prevent crowds outside exam centres and ensure water and electricity supply during the exams. Also, provide health support if required.

The board has increased the number of examination centres from 500 to 1,268 this year, all over India, to maintain social distancing and also provide centres near the students’ residences. Class X students will appear in maximum two subjects and Class XII students in one subject.