Central Board Of Secondary Education [CBSE] — Regarding sudden declaration of offline exam without any consent

We are parents of students studying at Whitefield Global School, Bangalore. Karnataka’s education minister has decided to partially reopen all schools from mid of February, but the government had also published that schools can be re-opened but with the proper consent of parents.

On 22nd January the school had sent the final exam date sheet stating that exams will be conducted online. But suddenly on 30th January, they sent another mail that online classes will be ending on 3rd February and the final exams will be in pen and paper mode i.e students had to physically come to school and give the final exam. Also, they have sent the NOC form which needs to be filled and signed by the parent. The NOC form states that if something happens to the student the school will not be responsible. The school is also saying that we are not giving any choice between online and offline exam and it is mandatory for parents to sign and give NOC then only they will allow the student to give the final exam. They said they are following CBSE directions.

Corona is not over yet and the most important and sensitive aspect is our child’s health and life. We have spent the entire year with online studies and online exams. Now, at the time of final exams, which are the most important, why should we change the pattern and risk the student’s life. Also, the terms of NOC sound very unfair as the school is taking no responsibility for our children coming to the school premises. I think, if you are calling everyone to attend school for exams, the responsibility lies with the school.

Looking forward to your prompt response. Your cooperation in allowing students for online exams will be highly appreciated.

Thank You