The two options
Most states have chosen the option of conducting shorter-duration CBSE Class 12 exams in home schools for major subjects
OPTION 1
Examination for major subjects may be conducted at ‘designated exam centres and in the existing format’, and for the minor subjects, ‘marks be calculated as per assessment based on performance in major subjects’
AT LEAST 2 STATES have chosen this option
OPTION 2
Many changes in format, including conducting exams at schools where the students are enrolled, reducing the duration of exam to 90 minutes, and switching to only multiple choice and short-answer questions. The process can be completed in 45 days and results can be declared within 15 days AT LEAST 15 STATES
have chosen this option
“If the Centre and states work together, it would take 3-4 weeks to fully vaccinate teachers and students... Following vaccination, the ministry can arrange for exams...”
– Manish Sisodia, Delhi dy CM