Daijiworld Media Network- Panaji (AJD)
Panaji, Apr 11: The state government has decided to conduct online exams for Classes 9 and 11. Previously it was announced that examinations for students of Classes 1 to 8 would be held online.
Goa has seen a sudden rise in cases as the second wave of Covid is raging across the country. The Covid-19 caseload of Goa rose by 482 to touch 61,239 on Friday, while the day also saw three deaths and 159 people getting discharged.
In a circular issued the higher secondary schools and junior colleges have been asked to shift the exams online.
The circular stated, "It is informed that the examinations for Standard ninth and eleventh should be conducted by allowing students to answer from their residences, in the same way, the students up to Class 8 have been allowed."