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PM Modi joins virtual session of CBSE, surprises students, see pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday surprised students and their parents by joining a virtual interactive session for CBSE students organised by the Education Ministry.

The Prime Minister's appearance at the CBSE meeting was a surprise

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The Prime Minister's appearance at the CBSE meeting was a surprise

The Prime Minister said that the decision to cancel the CBSE Class XII board exams was taken keeping in mind the student`s interest.  

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PM Modi interacted with some students and parents during the online session

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PM Modi interacted with some students and parents during the online session

Modi advised students to use their time in a creative and productive way following the cancellation of Class XII board exams.  

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The Prime Minister also advised the students not to take the stress of any exam in their lives

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The Prime Minister also advised the students not to take the stress of any exam in their lives

PM Modi then asked the students about their feelings following the cancellation of exams in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, wanting to know their plans.  

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Welcoming the government move to cancel the exams, many students told the Prime Minister that it was a `good decision`

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Welcoming the government move to cancel the exams, many students told the Prime Minister that it was a `good decision`

The Prime Minister said that with team spirit, which is taught in schools and colleges, the country will emerge victorious in the battle against the pandemic.  

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PM Modi also urged students to do research and write an essay on 75 years of India`s Independence

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PM Modi also urged students to do research and write an essay on 75 years of India`s Independence

The students and some parents also shared their views on the cancellation of exams with the Prime Minister, saying the decision brought relief for them besides ending the uncertainty prevailed over the exams.  

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The PM said they should always remember the mantra of `health is wealth`

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The PM said they should always remember the mantra of `health is wealth`

In view of the uncertain conditions brought about by the pandemic and taking into account the feedback obtained from the various stakeholders, the Centre on Tuesday decided to cancel the CBSE Class XII board exams for 2021.  

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The decision to cancel the CBSE Class 12 board exams was taken in a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister

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The decision to cancel the CBSE Class 12 board exams was taken in a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister

After the government`s decision, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) also scrapped the ISC Class XII exams for this year, saying that a scheme for evaluating the students will be announced soon.  

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