Puducherry CM: Class 10 exam cancelled, students promoted without examination

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said that Class 10 examinations in the union territory stand cancelled, and that all the students will be promoted to the next class.

The decision has been taken amid the novel coronavirus situation in the country.

Earlier today, the Tamil Nadu government also cancelled class X examinations and promoted all students. Apart from this, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisami-led government also cancelled Class XI pending exams.