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Class X students happy-sad with date-sheet, confused with EC exam


Most students are quite happy with the date-sheet Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations released by the board recently, but a minor fault in the date-sheet is confusing for many schools and students.
The date-sheet released by the board for Class X mentions examination for English Communicative (EC) (subject code 101) scheduled on February 26. The board had decided to discontinue the EC course for Class 9 and 10 across the country as announced in March 2018.
 The examination according to the date-sheet is scheduled on the same day as English Literature and Language (ELL). With the decision of removing EC, the second option of ELL had become the mandatory subject by default.
Discussing the date-sheet, a school principal requesting anonymity said, “CBSE has put in a lot of efforts to prepare a date-sheet considering student’s perspective.” She was confused when some students came to her office, asking her why the school did not allow them to study EC.
“Students went through the date-sheets and noticed EC examination on the same day as ELL, whereas we told the students that EC is not an option anymore,” the principal said. Checking with the regional office of CBSE, now in Bhopal, the principal was able to assure students that it was just confusion.
“There have been issues with date-sheets in previous years, but it is wonderful to see that all the students are upbeat and happy with it this year,” another school principal said. He elaborated that the error in the date-sheet has been troublesome.
“There is a considerable difference in EC and ELL, and on some level, many students found EC much easier than ELL, so it was shocking for them to see EC exam,” a teacher shared on the condition on anonymity.
Student friendly date-sheet
Unlike the previous years, there has been no protest from students about the date-sheets. Most students are delighted and appreciate the board for giving them enough time to prepare. "The date-sheet is good, it gives us ample time to prepare for each exam,” a group of students including Vanya, Gunjan, Himanshu and Vartika said.
However, some Class X students expressed sorrow over Mathematics exam being scheduled for March 12 as the festival of Holi is falling on March 10 next year. "I wish Mathematics paper was done before Holi so that we could enjoy the festival," said Kaniksha Sharma a Class X student.


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