Bhubaneswar: Class IX students of 2019-20 academic session in the state can give matriculation exam in May, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday.
This decision was taken looking at the students’ situation after schools were closed for more than 10 months since March 2020. Due to the closure of schools, Class IX students were not able to gave their annual exams.
In January, the government opened Classes X and XII for completing their syllabi in 100 days before the exam. The state government also opened the schools Monday for Class IX and Class XI students.
For students’ doubt clearance there will be special classes to be conducted by the schools. The board of secondary education Monday announced the schedule of matric exams to be conducted from May 3 to May 15.
This apart, the government also decided that Class XI students of 2019-20 session can sit for Plus II exam. After resumption of physical classes for Classes X and XII students, classes for IX and XI students resumed Monday after more than 10 months due to Covid-19 pandemic.
As per the government SOP, physical classes of Classes IX and XI will continue till April 30 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am (Monday to Saturday). Three periods will be taken up for these classes daily. There will be no recess.
Sitting arrangements in classrooms have been made keeping in view the size of the rooms so as to ensure that social distancing is maintained.