Call on pending papers next week: Jharkhand CBSE coordinator

Ranchi: Clearing the air regarding speculations that board exams of remaining subjects have been cancelled, Jharkhand state coordinator for Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Manohar Lal on Wednesday said that there is no plan to cancel the exams and these are mere rumors. Lal said, “As of now, CBSE has not decided on cancellation. We are hoping that the situation will be clear by April 14.”
Messages have been circulating on social media that CBSE has decided to cancel the remaining exams in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak and the nationwide lockdown imposed to curb its spread.(CBSE) advised the public and media to not believe any rumors regarding updates on CBSE and to check the official website and social media handles. The board recently noticed fake news regarding CBSE board exams, evaluation, pass criteria through various social media groups.
The official notification reads "It is brought to the notice of all that there are some unscrupulous elements circulating fake news in form of lookalike circulars about CBSE board exams, evaluation, pass criteria through various social media groups with the sole purpose of misleading innocent students and parents." The board has already warned people circulating such messages of legal action, but such rumors continue to surface from time to time.
On April 1, the Board has also announced that it will be conducting only important papers of the pending examinations of Class X and Class XII students whose examinations were earlier postponed as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Lal advised students not to panic and said the board will give them at least 10 days to prepare for the exams. He said, “We can understand what students are going through. This Is an issue for the entire country and we will take a decision in the best interest of the students. After announcement of a schedule, they will get at least ten days-time to prepare.”
Even as students are uncertain about the exams, teachers are advising them to utilize the time at home to strengthen their preparations. Amardeep Sinha, a chemistry teacher at Delhi Public School, said, “Though the environment is negative and people have been advised to stay home, students should work on their subjects and strengthen their preparation.” He added that this is an opportunity for the students to prepare for competitive exams like JEE Mains and Advanced.