Telangana: Several schools defy govt order, hold exams

HYDERABAD: Despite state government postponing all exams till Dasara, several schools in the city and the state held exams on Wednesday.
Parents said that their wards took online examinations and added that exams are scheduled at least for the next two days. “My son gave his social and general knowledge exam today. On Wednesday, he has English and computer’s exams,” said a parent, whose son is studying in Class 5 at a private school in Secunderabad.Parents said that exams are conducted in online mode in morning and afternoon sessions.
Parents questioned the need to conduct examinations during the pandemic, especially when the education minister postponed them till Dasara due to incessant rains. “Majority of students are unable to understand online classes. A substantial number of students are unable to access them due to lack of facilities. In these circumstances, what is the need to have any kind of assessment for children,” said Venkat Sainath, joint secretary, Hyderabad Schools Parents Association.
They also pointed out that the state is yet to reduce syllabus following Centre’s orders. Some also complained that schools scheduled exams right after Dasara leaving no time for children to enjoy the festival.