Over 92% attendance recorded in CBSE Board exams in violence-hit northeast Delhi

Students appearing for the CBSE Class X and XII Board examinations hold flowers presented by the Delhi police personnel, at riot-affected Jafrabad area of northeast Delhi. (Source: PTI)

Over 92% attendance was recorded in the Board exams held in violence-hit northeast Delhi on Monday, the Central Board for Secondary Exams (CBSE) said.

Class XII and Class X students had their physics and music papers on Monday. The CBSE had said on Sunday that any further delay in conducting Board exams in violence-affected parts of North East Delhi may hamper chances of students in securing admission to professional courses such as medical- and engineering.

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However, the CBSE said it is ready to conduct fresh exams for students who are not able to appear for Board exams as per schedule in view of the violence.