Karnataka SSLC Exam 2020 has not been cancelled this year due to Covid-19 outbreak followed by the lockdown.

Karnataka Education Minister, S Suresh Kumar has confirmed that the Karnataka SSLC Exam 2020 has not been cancelled this year due to Covid-19 outbreak followed by the lockdown. The class 10 examination has not been cancelled yet, confirms the Education Minister. Students and parents should wait for the official announcement on the official site of KSEEB.

The decision on cancelling the exam will be taken after May 3, after the lockdown ends. Education Minister has urged people not to spread or believe any rumours like this until any decision is taken by the Board.

He also added that he has been flooded with calls and messages from students and parents asking if Class 10 examination has been cancelled or not.

When asked to the parents and students whether they want the exams to be cancelled, they immediately said no.

“Several worried students asked me at a recent call-in. When I asked if they want the exams to be cancelled, they immediately said no. They said they have studied hard and want them to be held", he said.

Meanwhile, the Board has decided to offer crash course to students of Class 10 who will appear for the Karnataka SSLC exam. The crash course will be for a period of one week and students who will appear for Class 10 Board examination this year can avail it.

Karnataka SSLC examination was rescheduled to be held from April 20, 2020, which now again remains postponed. The original schedule of the examination was set for March 27 to April 9, 2020, in the state.

As per the Education Minister of the state, the new dates would be announced a week before the commencement of the examination. For more related details, candidates can visit the official site of KSEEB.

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