NEW DELHI:

The CBSE examinations for classes 10 and 12 will begin from May 4 this year  later than usual because of the pandemic it was announced on Tuesday. The Class 12 tests, which end on June 11, will be held in two shifts 10.30am to 1.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm in a bid to shorten the entire schedule.

Some students were concerned over the Class 12 biology exam being slotted on May 24, the day JEE Main exams also begin.“I will raise the issue with board officials,” a parent said.