In an interview to a media channel, Education minister of Maharashtra government confirms that Schools in Maharashtra would be reopened from November 23, 2020 for students of classes 9 to 12.
She also confirmed that Board Exams of SSC and HSC would now be conducted in May 2021.
Addressing the concerns of students and parents, Varsha Gaikwad asserted that due to covid19 pandemic, There has been a significant loss in the studies of the students and therefore it’s not possible to held exam in February or March.
Earlier Gujrat board and Andhra Board had decided to postpone the Class 10,12 Board Exams 2021 to a later date.
Gaikwad pointed out that the students have not had any physical classes this year. She also said that normally the exams are conducted earlier. The State Government, hence, would want to conduct classes first. Also, there are no alternatives and that the Maharashtra SSC, HSC board examinations 2021 should be postponed.
Maharashtra Government has already reduced the syllabus for SSC and HSC examinations by 25 per cent to compensate for the time lost. While online classes are being conducted, the reopening of schools, especially for senior classes is being seen as important, especially from the perspective of board examinations.
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Details guidelines and SOPs regarding reopening of schools in the state from Nov 23 is expected to be released soon. As per the central guidelines, as released by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, attendance for students would be strictly voluntary and with written consent from the parents.
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