Queries after Cancellation of CBSE Boards
The recent cancellation of the class 12th examinations by the Central Board of Secondary Education has affected a lot of students (CBSE). I was suddenly inundated with calls from students and parents as a career counsellor. They are all in a state of frenzy, unsure of how to proceed. The most frequently asked questions were, "How will the board evaluate now?" and "What will be included on the 12th board mark sheet?" Alternatively, "How will this affect my chances of appearing in future competitive examinations!" Students enter the undergraduate levels of university education during the 12th grade. Their primary concern is admissions, particularly with those institutions or universities that have historically admitted students based on their performance on the class 12th board examination. A few students travel outside of India, and they have their own set of concerns and questions about international admissions. Indeed, it was a significant choice. It'...