CBSE Board Exams of classes 10 and 12 would be conducted only for 29 main subjects

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct class 10 and 12 examinations for only 29 main subjects which are crucial for promotion and admission to higher educational institutions, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ''Nishank'' announced on Wednesday.

"Have advised CBSE to conduct board exams only for



29 main subjects that are required for promotion and crucial for university admissions," he said.

"Whenever CBSE is in a position to hold board exams, it shall conduct for 29 subjects by giving adequate notice. For rest of the subjects, CBSE will not hold board exams and instructions for their marking, assessment will be issued soon," the HRD minister added.