Decision subject to the declaration of results by the CBSEGovt school admissions likely to start in mid-July

Deepankar Sharda

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 25

As the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) decided to cancel remaining board (Class X and XII) exams, the UT Education Department is now expecting to start the admission process for government schools in mid-July, subject to the declaration of the results.

The local government schools are likely to receive a good response as parents are interested in moving their children from private schools after facing financial crunch due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Subject to the declaration of results by the CBSE, we will start the admission process. We are expecting it begin somewhere in mid-July,” said Rubinderjit Brar, Director School Education.

The exams were scheduled to be conducted between July 1 and July 15. However, now they stand cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Parents happy

After the CBSE confirmed the cancellation of the remaining board examinations, parents had a sigh of relief.

“The decision has come as a big relief for the students and their parents. It’s a good step to avoid any kind of hassle during the pandemic,” said Piyush Mehta, a parent.

Students raise concern over grading

As per the reports, a CBSE notification will be released tomorrow with the details on the internal assessment scheme and a timeline for declaring results. It was also reported that the Class X board exam results are expected by July 15. While the students will be assessed only on the basis of internal assessment marks, the Class XII students will be assessed on the basis of the last three examinations or they can opt for examinations to be conducted later. “The grading should be done conclusively so that all students get awarded with deserving marks. A lot depends upon the grading system. I am eagerly waiting for a clear picture,” said Suchetna, a Class XII student. The CBSE academic calendar has been shifted and all entrance examination dates have been accordingly adjusted.