COVID-19 Surge: Maharashtra Govt likely to postpone SSC, HSC Board exams

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the state, Maharashtra Education Department is mulling over the postponement of the upcoming board exams. The education department officials are finalizing a plan for the upcoming board exams which includes a proposal to postpone it. The probability of board exams getting postponed is high as the cases of coronavirus in the state is increasing rapidly.

Maharashtra's school education minister Varsha



Gaikwad told TOI, “I can’t say anything at this moment but, yes, a final decision will be taken this week itself. I will meet with various stakeholders and see what their views are about exams. Then we will have to seek the consent from chief minister’s office (CMO) as well regarding the final proposal.”

On Tuesday, Gaikwad will meet with officials to review the situation and is expected to make a formal announcement by Friday.