GSEB Class 12 Board Exams 2021: State Govt confirms examinations to conduct from July 1

While CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) is still mulling over conducting the Class 12 Board exams, the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has decided to conduct Class 12 Board examinations from July 1, 2021, as per the existing system.  

According to a news agency Asian News International, “Gujarat’s Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama has confirmed that Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board will conduct Class 12 exams as per the existing system.” 

He added, “The exams of science and general streams will begin on July 1. Part-1 of the science stream will have MCQs (multiple choice questions) and descriptive writing in Part-2.”  

The minister said that the full schedule of the exams will be announced soon. 

Chudasama has made this announcement on Tuesday through his official Twitter handle after a high-level meeting with ministers from the central government on pending board and entrance exams. 

The schedule of the Class 12 examination will only be announced after a meeting and consultation with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. And, the board is yet to decide on the mode of examination. 

Chudasama also said, “Such a plan should be taken to take full care of the health of the student and also to take care of his future. Gujarat will take Class 12 Science and other general stream examinations. The date and method will be decided after discussing with Hon'ble Chief Minister.” 

Gujarat had earlier decided on the mass promotion of Class 10 students due to the coronavirus pandemic and the increasing cases across the country. 

It was Chief Minister Vijay Rupani who took up the decision to cancel Class 10 exams keeping in mind the current situation in the state. Around 12 lakh students of Class 10 were expected to appear for the exams this year.