CBSE 12th Board Exam 2021 : Check Latest Decisions By CBSE, Everything We Know So Far, FAQs

CBSE has postponed the class 12 board exams 2021 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. The situation will be reviewed on 1st June and then the fresh dates will be released.

Check Out the latest key points on the 12th board exam:

• Most likely there will be a change in the format of class 12 board exams 2021. The exams will be of 90 minutes duration instead of three hours and will be conducted in the same schools where students are enrolled. The questions will be objective type. Students will have to appear in one language and three elective subjects
• According to the reports, CBSE class 12 board exams 2021 will be held in two phases. The first phase of exams could be held from July 15 to August 1 and the second phase from August 8-26. The board exams will also take place on Sundays.
• The format and date for CBSE class 12 board exams 2021 yet to be finalized.
• The Ministry of Education Sunday announced that the Class 12th board exams will be held. However, the Class 12th board exams will likely be held in a short format type and state boards can take a call on their own whether to conduct the board exams or not.
• Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed to the CBSE to cancel the class 10 and 12 board exams 2021 in view of the fourth wave of COVID cases in Delhi.

CBSE 12th Exam 2021: Important Dates 

According to the official statistics, in 2019, a total of 12,18,393 students had registered for the CBSE class XII examinations, out of which 12,05,484 students appeared and 10,05,427 had cleared the CBSE examinations. It saw a pass percentage of 83.40.

CBSE 12th Exam Datesheet 2021 Highlights:

The highlights of the CBSE 12th exam datasheet are as follows:

An informed, collaborative decision on the exams will be taken "at the earliest" to remove uncertainty in the minds of students and their parents, the education minister said, adding that safety, security, and future of students and teachers are "supremely important to us".

National Council Of CBSE Schools:

As per reports, Indira Rajan, Secretary-General of National Council of CBSE Schools said: “We feel that the exam has to be conducted even if it's delayed, probably even by using alternative examination patterns.”

“A decision to hold the exams will resolve the anxiety of both the students and parents. Many of them were eagerly awaiting entry into good-quality professional institutions,” the Secretary-General added.

PIL In Supreme Court

A PIL (Public Interest Litigation) has also been filed in the Supreme Court against the cancellation of the CBSE Class 12 board exams on May 18. Tony Joseph, a teacher from Kerala, said in his petition that scrapping exams will be an unfair decision for students.

“Class 12 exam is an integral part of the life of a student and important for admission to higher educational institutions….” the petition said.

Will CBSE 12 Exams Be Cancelled?

Last week, another plea in the top court had prayed for the cancellation of the Class 12 board exams conducted by the CBSE, and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). It had suggested the assessment of students through an ‘objective methodology’ within a specified timeframe.

The petition, filed by Mr. Joseph, is opposed to the previous plea filed in the Supreme Court by Advocate Mamta Sharma.

CBSE 12th 2021 FAQs:

Q: When will the Board conduct CBSE Class 12 exams 2021?

A: The CBSE has postponed the CBSE 12th exams 2021. The new date sheet is to be announced on June 1.

Q: When were the CBSE 12th exam dates announced?

A: The CBSE exam dates 2021 were announced on December 31, 2020. The examinations were set to be conducted between May 4 and June 14.

Q: Will we get any questions from the deleted portions of the syllabus in examinations?

A: No, no question will be asked from the topics that have been removed from the CBSE 12th syllabus 2021.

Q: Can I be barred from giving the exam?

A: Students cannot be barred from writing their board examinations. The only exception is if the attendance is below 75 percent.

Q. What precautions is the CBSE Board taking with regard to the safety of students?

A: Students will be required to wear masks, wash hands, use sanitizers, and maintain social distancing at all times.

Q: How can I prepare for the CBSE 12^th exam?

A: The best way is to prepare for the CBSE 12^th exam is by first garnering conceptual understanding, followed by practice. Apart from the textbooks, students should refer to the right books and study materials.

Q: What are some of the credible online sources I should refer to for preparation?

A: Students may visit the official website of the National Digital Library of India (NDLI) to refer to the online resources or the study materials for the CBSE 12^th exam.

Q: What is the total number of candidates appearing for the CBSE Class 12 exam?

A: According to reports, approximately 12 lakh candidates have registered for the CBSE Class 12 exam.

Q: What is the marking scheme of the CBSE 12^th exam?

A: There are a total of 26 questions divided into the categories of Very Short Answer Questions, Short Answer Questions, Short answer type questions-II, Value-based question, and Long answer type questions, carrying one mark, two marks, three marks, four marks, and five marks respectively.

Q: Can I check CBSE Result 2021 using Microsoft SMS Organizer?

A: No. Microsoft discontinued its CBSE Result service using SMS Organizer starting in 2020. The service was provided till 2019.

Q: Is it necessary to collect the original mark sheet from the school after the release of the CBSE 12th result?

A: Yes, you must collect your mark sheet from school, since the result released online is provisional. This is an important document. It will be required while applying for higher education and a job later.