CBSE, ICSE Class XII: Move to cancel exams evokes mixed response

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 1

The Central Government’s decision to cancel the Class XII CBSE exams in view of the ongoing Covid-19 situation in the country evoked a mixed response from the city.

The Prime Minister had announced that Class XII results will be made as per the well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner. Following this, the ICSE also cancelled the exams for Class XII.

The decision has evoked a mixed response from teachers, students and parents.

Ankit Nayyar, Shishu Niketan, Chandigarh, said: “Although happy with the decision, still worried a bit about the criteria. Hoping it will be a fair one and takes in consideration all circumstances of students.”

Reema Dewan, Principal, Delhi Public School, Sector 40, said: “Considering the current scenario, it is a welcome move if the Centre comes up with an objective, child-friendly and time-bound criteria for assessment. The CBSE will ensure that the interest of students is at its core. Any child who would still want to write the exams will be able to appear at a time when it is conducive to do so.”

Atul Khanna, Director of Strawberry Fields School, Sector 26, said: “We are living in perhaps the most trying and unprecedented times of the 21st century. These are by no means easy decisions to take and abide by. Indeed, students have been on tenterhooks and anxious about their future. But when you look at the overall picture, you realise that this is a mere blip on the radar of the modern history. Given the trauma and pain of countless families, the uncertainties of one academic year will be surmounted. We are very sure our students will come out of this stronger. Our teachers are doing their best to provide them with all support and guidance they need.”

“We wanted the CBSE to hold online exams. Children who have been working hard and preparing for the exams are disappointed. It’s not fair to cancel the exams each time, this is affecting the quality of the human resource we are producing,” said Nitin Goyal, Chandigarh Parents’ Association

“Though the decision was the need of the hour considering the current scenario and prevalent infection in the community, admission to college will be affected at large because it depends solely on Class XII results,” said Sahil, a Class XII student.