Delhi violence: CBSE to conduct re-test for students who fail to appear in exams till March 7

“Considering the difficult situation that continues with some of the candidates, CBSE is prepared to hold examinations at a later date for such candidates who would not be able to appear for the examinations up to 07.3.2020. The school Principals have been requested to provide the list of such students to the Board who are not able to appear in the exams to be conducted up to March 7, 2020. The Directorate of Education, Delhi has also been requested by CBSE to provide a list of such candidates who would not be able to appear in the examinations up to the said date,” read the CBSE circular.

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The board had also asked for adequate police protection to conduct the examination smoothly. “As per our ongoing consultations with Delhi Police, the Board exams can be held smoothly and safely now for those students who are in a position to appear for the board examinations. CBSE has also written to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi requesting to make adequate security arrangements in and around Examination centres located in the North East Delhi for the safety of the students and getting full support,” read the official notification.

Meanwhile, schools will remain closed in North-East Delhi till March 7 in view of the violence, announced a circular from the Department of Education Saturday. The annual exams have also been postponed since the situation is not conducive for conducting examinations in violence-affected areas, the circular added.