A glimpse of the recent past will tell us the entire nation witnessed protests with regards to CAA and its impact was felt on the education arena also. CBSE 10th 12th exams had to be postponed because of that.

The delay gave a scope for speculation among the students and parents about the conducting of CBSE 10th 12th exams. Later on there came a development where CBSE said it would just conduct exams for 29 subjects that are required for moving towards higher education.

Sources further say, CBSE is said to have assured that their decision to conduct exams for 29 important subjects has not changed.

Soon, CBSE is also said to issue instructions with regards to conducting assessment of not so important subjects. These are the subjects that are not found in the list of important subjects with regards to CBSE 10th 12th exams.

Even states have been asked to begin evaluation process for the exams already held. This also showers a ray of hope that things are likely to move soon in the right direction. However, doubts continue to persist in the minds of students.

The biggest doubt is whether the lock down will end after 3 May or not. Should lock down continue, prospects of conducting CBSE 10th 12th exams are remote, says K. Mukunda Rao, a Physics teacher.

The best thing to do would be to perhaps conduct internal assessment and then allot marks based on that, he says.

There are many who agree to this. Lock down will still exist for those areas where infection rate is high. Students from those areas may not be able to come out for exams, says M. Naresh Kumar, a Maths teacher.

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It must also remember that CBSE 10th 12th exams in many schools abroad have also been postponed. And, CBSE has said as these schools will be closed owing to corona virus outbreak prevention lock down, exams cannot be conducted for them.

Apart from CBSE 10th 12th exams there are plans to conduct NEET, JEE Exams. Conducting CBSE 10th 12th exams prior to NEET and JEE exams is required as both NEET and JEE require a pass in 12th exam as a qualification.

While authorities are working for solutions in this regard, students waiting eagerly for CBSE 10th 12th exams are requested to frequently visit the official website of CBSE ‘cbse.nic.in’

Meanwhile Union Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will be hosting a webinar on 2 May at 12 noon via Twitter (@DrRPNishank) and Facebook (@cmnishank). Students can share their queries with the Minister using #EducationMinisterGoesLive’

A recent statement with regards to CBSE 10th 12th exams can be accessed at ‘http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/PRESS%20RELEASE%2029.04.2020.pdf’

About CBSE

A trail of developments mark the significant changes that took place over the years in shaping up CBSE to its present status. U P Board of High School and Intermediate Education was the first Board set up in 1921. It has under its jurisdiction Rajputana, Central India and Gwalior.

In response to the representation made by the Government of United Provinces, the then Government of India suggested to set up a joint Board in 1929 for all the areas which was named as the ‘Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Rajputana’. This included Ajmer, Merwara, Central India and Gwalior.

The Board witnessed rapid growth and expansion at the level of Secondary education resulting in improved quality and standard of education in institutions. But with the advent of State Universities and State Boards in various parts of the country the jurisdiction of the Board was confined only to Ajmer, Bhopal and Vindhya Pradesh later.

As a result of this, in 1952, the constitution of the Board was amended wherein its jurisdiction was extended to part-C and Part-D territories and the Board was given its present name ‘Central Board of Secondary Education’.

It was in the year 1962 finally that the Board was reconstituted. The main objectives were to serve the educational institutions more effectively, to be responsive to the educational needs of those students whose parents were employed in the Central Government and had frequently transferable jobs.

This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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