CBSE Board Exams 2021: At the same time as a rising variety of college students, mother and father, lecturers and political leaders have raised concern over holding the CBSE Board Exams 2021 throughout this pandemic time, the Central Board of Secondary Training (CBSE) on Sunday made a recent announcement saying the board will likely be with the scholars all through the exams.

 

While addressing a session “CBSE Board Examinations – Demystified” at an online conference organised by the SAI International Education Group, Dr Bhardwaj said that the CBSE will not leave any stone unturned for the students. “For students, focus on your studies, do not listen to any rumor and false pretense,” he advised.

 

Speaking to apprehensive mother and father, he stated “It’s so troublesome for you all, it’s a threat to ship them to them to the examination, however kindly proceed to help us. Be sure that your youngster follows all of the precautionary measures. Lecturers are our most important stakeholders, we can not do something without your help, and it’s identified to me that they are working extraordinarily arduous. My honest request to them is to commit time sincerely within the analysis course of and assist us declare the outcomes as quickly as potential.”

 

He also added that the CBSE students will perform “much better” in the board exam this year as compared to the previous batch.

CBSE Board Exams 2021: Question Pattern, Sample Papers

Talking about question pattern in the exam, Dr Bhardwaj said, “We are actually very transparent from the exam point of view, and it comes from the curriculum hosted in the website. We have also uploaded the sample question paper. The design of the question paper will be the same as the sample question paper only.”

 

He also added that the CBSE this year has additionally introduced competency-based questions, saying that if the students are cautious about the surroundings, they would be able to answer.

Sonu Sood supports students: Apart from political leaders, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood came out in support of students who are going to appear in the board exams this year. In a video on Twitter, the actor expressed concern that giving offline exams amid the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic is unfair to students.

In a video supporting the ‘cancel CBSE board exams 2021’ movement, he is heard saying, “On the behalf of students, I want to put in a request. CBSE and board exams are going to be held offline, I do not think the students are ready to sit for the exams amid the prevailing circumstances.”

Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi support students: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the decision to conduct the CBSE exams from May 4 should be reconsidered.  “In the light of the devastating Corona second wave, conducting CBSE exams must be reconsidered. All stakeholders must be consulted before making sweeping decisions,” he said in a tweet.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote to Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank seeking cancellation of the CBSE Board exams, saying it will be impossible to ensure safety of students at crowded exam centres. “The Government and the CBSE board might want to consider whether they are prepared to own the legal liability for students or others who might be severely affected by the disease in this manner,” she said.