The government on June 1 cancelled the CBSE class 12 board exams amid the continuing pandemic across the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the decision was taken in the interest of students, and the anxiety among students, parents and teachers must be put to an end.
However, the class 12 students are now waiting for the update on Clas 12 evaluation criteria.
The Supreme Court on June 3 granted the central government two weeks time to devise a well-defined objective criterion for the assessment of Class 12.
The CBSE had on June 4 constituted a 13-member committee to work out the criteria. The panel was given ten days to submit its report.
However, the CBSE constituted panel is yet to submit its recommendations for the criteria to evaluate class 12 students whose exams have been cancelled in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to sources.
The 13-member panel, set up by the board for the purpose, was supposed to submit its report by Monday. However, it is likely to take a few more days to finalise the criteria.
"The panel has not submitted its report. Widespread discussions have been held to come up with fair and objective criteria. The final recommendations will be submitted soon," a source said.
"Most panel members are in favour of giving weightage to class 10 and 11 scores besides pre-board and internal exams for class 12. However, a final call is yet to be taken and the report will be submitted in a few days," the source added.
Several media reports also stated that the CBSE Class 12 results 2021 will be released for the students before August 15.
The CBSE marking scheme for Class 12 will most likely be released by June 16 or 17 and the results will be out in a month, though no official announcement in this regard has been made by the board yet.
The Supreme Court has listed the matter on June 17.
(With inputs from agencies)
