No question of cancelling SSLC examination, says Karnataka minister Suresh Kumar

⦿ The minister said the Centre too has instructed the state to conduct the SSLC examination with proper protocol being followed.

⦿ Karnataka SSLC Exam 2020 to be held as per schedule from 25th June, Schools may reopen in Aug, says Education Minister

⦿ Suresh Kumar categorically said that Karnataka would not follow other states with respect to cancelling SSLC examinations

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Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar said the state will go ahead with the SSLC examination and there is no question of cancelling it.

Speaking in Udupi after participating in a meeting of education department officials to know about the preparations being made to conduct the examination, he said that parents and teachers should boost the confidence level of SSLC students. The minister said the Centre too has instructed the state to conduct the SSLC examination with proper protocol being followed. Read More

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