On May 23, 2021, the Central Government took the decision that the Class 12 board exams for 2021 would be conducted after all and this has garnered mixed receptions.
Some of the highlights of this decision are as follows –
None of these things are finalised as of yet and we will have to wait for the announcement on June 1, 2021 to know the final plan.
The Centre has proposed 2 options on how to conduct the board exams. One of the options given was to have the exams be conducted only for a few major subjects instead of all the subjects, while the other option was to reduce the time duration of the exams to1.5 hrs instead of 3 hrs and only have Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Currently the majority of states are leaning towards the latter option but the final decision could be a mix of both these options.
If you’re wondering what happens if your State is worse hit by COVID than the other States by the time boards roll around, the Centre has given each State the option to take a call on whether to conduct the exams or not depending on the prevailing conditions.
When the official decision on the dates is made you can check the CBSE website – cbse.nic.in.
Wherever you may stand on the issue, it’s important to have all the information out there and figure out what it all means for you and your study abroad plans.
You should use this extra time to be even more prepared for your board exams. Due to constant delays and uncertainty it’s easy to get complacent and lose touch with your subjects. But it’s important that you put your best foot forward in your boards. This is further supported by the fact that Centre and most States are pushing to have the board exams despite the current situation.
More importantly, a good score here will go a long way in not only increasing your chances of getting into colleges and universities of your choice but also make you eligible for higher scholarships in a lot of top ranked universities.
Speaking of top ranked universities, the delay in your board results does not have to delay your overseas study aspirations. You can still be on track to start your studies in 2021.
The WorldGrad has partnered with a number of top-ranked global institutions – Wollongong, Brunel London, Griffith and La Trobe to name just a few, to create programs that allow students to start their undergraduate program online and complete overseas.
With The WorldGrad, you can have the first half of your Year 1 education already complete by the time the Jan-Feb intake rolls around. Which means you will be on track for the second half of your Year 1 when you go overseas at the start of 2022.
We have flexible intakes, 6 times a year as opposed to the 2 or 3 intakes that a university has. This means that even with the delay in your board results you can start your education in October, 2021 and be ready to go overseas for the Jan-Feb intake without losing out on precious time.
Additionally, by starting with The WorldGrad you will get savings and scholarships of over INR 20 lac on your 3 year education.
You can visit us at The WorldGrad to check out what programs and universities are available or get in touch with one of our expert admissions counsellors to help you choose a program.
Don’t worry and don’t lose focus. In these uncertain times it’s important to be aware of what’s going on and what opinions are available to you. So stay informed and stay prepared.