The Maharashtra government has announced exam dates for Class 10 and 12 board exams.
"Written exams of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Class X will be held from April 29, 2021, to May 31, 2021. Results are expected to be announced in the last week of August 2021. All exams would be conducted in compliance with the COVID-19 norms", School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad tweeted on Thursday.
In another tweet she wrote,"Written exams of Higher Secondary School Certificate (H.S.C) Class XII will be held from April 23, 2021, to May 29, 2021. Results will be announced in the last week of July 2021. All exams would be conducted in compliance with the COVID-19 norms."
Earlier Maharashtra Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad revealed that the Maharashtra State Board Examinations are likely to begin after 15 April for HSC and after 1 May for SSC students.
Gaikwad had said she will meet board officials on 5 January and decide upon the final dates and timetable. Usually board exams take place in February and March.