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CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams not Cancelled! Supreme Court Dismisses Plea

The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition to cancel board exams in 2022, dashing the desire of students who wished for internal evaluation.

Sugandh Bhatnagar
CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exam will be held offline!
CBSE Class 10, 12 Board exam will be held offline!

The CBSE Class 10, 12 board exam for Term 2 will not be canceled! The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition to cancel board exams in 2022, dashing the desire of students who wished for internal evaluation. A child's rights activist submitted the petition, requesting that every student must be evaluated internally. The plea was however dismissed, clearing the way for CBSE, ICSE, and State Board Exams in 2022.

Justices AM Khanwilkar dismissed the petition, calling it ill-advised since it offers "false optimism." "These petitions raise false hopes and provide authorities the opportunity to make a decision. You have the option of contesting the order "Justice AM Khanwilkar made a point. The three-judge bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari, and CT Ravikumar heard the plea.

Justice Khanwilkar has also referred to the plea as "publicity" and has issued a warning to the petitioners in that regard. "There are news items strewn throughout the place. What types of petitions are being filed, and how much exposure is being given? This has to come to an end. If you come up again, you'll pay a hefty price. Allow students and officials to carry out their duties. We're stating for that petitioner, whoever has submitted this petition" he stated.

Many students demanded to Cancel Board exam 2022 as they cite loss of learning due to online classes. Prior to the plea in Supreme court, students were demanding to cancel or postpone the board exams on social media. Various students shared Tweets and shared their problems with authorities.

Many national and state boards have released the Board exams 2022 dates. CBSE has notified to start Term 2 exams from April 26, CISCE has also said to commence board exams from April last and state boards are also geared up to begin boards from March- April. 

Some state boards including Madhya Pradesh, Bihar have already commenced their board exams and Maharashtra board exams are set to start from March 4. 

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