Pending 10th, 12th Board Exams: What Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh Told Supreme Court

During the hearing, the top court took note of the situation in different states, including Andhra Pradesh, which is keen to conduct both Class 10 and 12 board exams and Karnataka, which had cancelled PUC 2 or Class 12 exams but wants to hold SSLC or Class 10 exams in a reduced format.

Karnataka, AP board exams 2021: The Supreme Court of India on June 21 heard different petitions on the issue of Class 12 board exams, including a plea challenging the assessment criteria set by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), and another for the cancellation of CBSE Class 12 exams for compartment and private candidates. During the hearing, the top court also took note of the situation in different states, including Andhra Pradesh, which is keen to conduct both Class 10 and 12 board exams and Karnataka, which had cancelled PUC 2 or Class 12 exams but wants to hold SSLC or Class 10 exams in a reduced format. The counsel for the Karnataka government said the state government has cancelled Class 12 board exam but no final decision has been taken as far as Class 10 examination is concerned. Advocate Mahfooz Nazki, who appeared for Andhra Pradesh, said that the state government has decided to conduct the examination as the Covid-19 situation is better in the state. The top court will hear the matter again tomorrow, June 22, at 2 pm.