West Bengal: CISCE exams 8 days after schools reopen

KOLKATA: The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will complete the unfinished ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) examinations within six to eight days after schools reopen post lockdown. The exams will be held on Saturdays and Sundays as well to make up for the lost time. Six ICSE and eight ISC papers could not be held as schools were suspended suddenly.
“We shall announce the schedule eight days prior to the exams.This time may be utilized by schools to make all arrangements and help students revise the papers,” said CISCE chief executive and secretary Gerry Arathoon, adding that the results would be announced within six to eight we-eks thereafter.

Several school principals said the Council’s decision would bring clarity to Class X and Class XII students who were uncertain over the fate of the exams. “We have to now focus on completing the remaining examinations as early as possible. Students should be prepared to appear in the ICSE or ISC exams on weekends as well,” said Ram Mohan Mission School principal Sujoy Biswas.
Schools have been asked to give provisional admission to ICSE students into Class XI, subject to ICSE results. “The schools may also begin or continue online classes for them. Similarly, ISC students may also start or continue with preparations for various entrance exams during this interim period,” Arathoon added.
“I am running out of patience. Such a prolonged gap between examinations is likely to have a negative impact on my score since my motivation is now diminishing,” said Amrita Saha, an ICSE candidate.