Varsha Gaikwad – Minister, School Education, Maharashtra:

Given the current COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, we’ve postponed state board exams for class 10th & 12th.

The present circumstances are not conducive for holding exams. Your health is our priority.

Keeping in mind the schedule of entrance exams for professional courses, class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June.

We’re closely monitoring the health situation. Fresh dates for these exams will be announced accordingly

The decision is the outcome of consultations with various stakeholders-students, teachers, parents, elected representatives from across parties, academicians & tech giants- in the wake of rising coronavirus cases. I also thank Maharashtra CM for his guidance & approval

During the consultations, various alternative assessment options were evaluated keeping the health, well-being and future of our students in mind. Postponing exams seemed to be the most pragmatic solution.

We’ll also be writing to the CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge boards, requesting them to reconsider their exams dates.