WB Board 2021: Class 11 Exams cancelled while Class 12 Exam Timings changed by WBCHSE

Highlights on West Bengal Board Exams 2021:

WB Class 11^th final exams have been cancelled by WBCHSE in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases in the state. However, Class 12^th examinations will be held as scheduled earlier but the exam timings have been changed by WBCHSE.

Mumbai: Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation in the state, Class 11^th Final exams have been cancelled by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Examination (WBCHSE). However, the board shall conduct the Class 12^th (Higher Secondary) final exams as scheduled earlier. Class 12^th exams are scheduled to start from 15^th June.

The timing of exams has however being changed. Previously, the exam timing was from 10 am to 1:15 pm but now the new timing is from 12 to 3:15 pm.

The board stated that the students shall appear for Class 12^th final exams from their home venues. It also added that any further decision or change will be communicated to the students after reviewing the COVID-19 situation again.

WB Class 10^th final exams are scheduled to be held between 1^st and 10^th June 2021.

Earlier, Partha Chatterjee, West Bengal Education Minister had said that the government shall take an appropriate decision in view of the surge in coronavirus cases in the state giving priority to the health of students appearing for the Class 10^th and 12^th Exams.

The students are advised to regularly check the official website of WBCHSE for the latest updates and announcements.

Neha Jain

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