No quarterly, half-yearly exams this year: Tamil Nadu School Education Minister
The Hindu
“We are considering a combined mock exam in December, says Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said on Tuesday that there would be no quarterly or half-yearly examinations for the State board students of Classes X-XII this academic year.
“We are exploring the possibility of having a combined mock exam, before the board examination, in December instead of the half-yearly and quarterly examinations,” he said, speaking on the sidelines of a review meeting held here with the Chief and District Educational Officers. Schools reopened for students of Classes IX-XII on September 1.
Mr. Mahesh Poyyamozhi said the board examination would be held in March as usual.
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