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Jharkhand Cancels State Exams Amid Protests, Students Await Rescheduling
✍️ business-standard.com
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 10:04 PM
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Jharkhand's state education board announced the cancellation of all scheduled examinations following widespread student protests, with authorities now working to reschedule the tests.
Jharkhand's state education board announced the cancellation of all scheduled examinations following widespread student protests, citing concerns over exam logistics and infrastructure.
The decision comes after months of demonstrations by students demanding better preparation facilities and a revised exam timetable.
The cancellation will affect thousands of candidates across the state, and officials have indicated that the exams will be rescheduled once the issues are addressed.
Government representatives said they will consult with education stakeholders to determine a new date and ensure the process is transparent.
The decision comes after months of demonstrations by students demanding better preparation facilities and a revised exam timetable.
The cancellation will affect thousands of candidates across the state, and officials have indicated that the exams will be rescheduled once the issues are addressed.
Government representatives said they will consult with education stakeholders to determine a new date and ensure the process is transparent.