Class X & XII board exams: BSE, CHSE to take decision after talks with stakeholders

Bhubaneswar: State Government has allowed reopening of classes for Class-VIII to XII with effect from February 7. Both offline, online and hybrid teaching is being conducted across the State.

On Thursday, the School and Mass Education Department has informed that Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) will take decision after holding talks with stakeholders.

“The views of the stakeholders shall be taken into consideration for conducting exam/assessment. The Chairman, CHSE, Odisha/ President, Board of Secondary Education will work out the details of consultation process.

Principal Secretary, School and Mass Education Department, Bishupada Sethi,through a press release said the State Government is aware of the difficult time Covid-19 has created for the education sector and will address the challenges in the best possible manner.

The predominant concern is to resume teaching, increase attendance and address the learning gaps.