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Punjab Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2021 Postponed Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Check New Dates Here

The Punjab Education Department has decided to postpone Class 10 and Class 12 board exams amid a surge in covid-19 cases. Now, the Punjab Class 10 board exams will take place from May 4 to May 24, while the Punjab Class 12 board exams will be held between April 20 and May 24, 2021.

Punjab Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2021 Postponed Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases, Check New Dates Here
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Chandigarh, March 15: In the wake of rising novel coronavirus cases, the Punjab Education Department has decided to postpone Class 10 and Class 12 board exams. The exams were supposed to begin from April 9 and March 22, 2021, respectively. Punjab Government Declares Preparatory Leaves in Schools After Surge in Coronavirus Cases.

Now, the Punjab Class 10 board exams will take place from May 4 to May 24, while the Punjab Class 12 board exams will be held between April 20 and May 24, 2021.

Punjab Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams:

The state government has also closed schools amid the rising covid-19 cases in the state.

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