Tamil Nadu Half-yearly Exams Postponed, Check Revised Dates Here
Tamil Nadu has postponed the half-yearly exams to be conducted in the Chennai, Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, and Kancheepuram districts. The revised dates of the exams have been provided here.
TN Half-Yearly Exams Postponed: Tamil Nadu has postponed the half-yearly exam 2024 for Chennai, Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, and Kancheepuram districts due to Cyclone Michaung. According to reports, however, the half-yearly exams scheduled to begin today, December 7, 2023, will be conducted as per schedule in other districts.
Reports suggest that schools in the above-mentioned districts where the half-yearly exams have been postponed can conduct the exams as per the situation and provide separate question papers to students appearing for the exam.
According to the revised dates, the TN Class 12 half-yearly language papers will be conducted on December 14, 2023, and the English exam scheduled for December 8, 2023, will be held on December 20, 2023.
According to reports, the half-yearly exams for students from class 6 to 11 however have not been postponed as per reports. The education department is expected to announce the half-yearly exams after reviewing the condition in the state.
Tamil Nadu has been affected by Cyclone Michaung in the last few days with floods and waterlogging issued. Districts like Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpet, and Kancheepuram were the worst affected due to the Cyclone. Schools in these districts have been closed for the last few days owing to severe rainfall and flood caused by the cyclone.
Considering the damage, the TN chief minister has sought a relief of Rs. 5060 Crore from the centre, as per reports. The chief minister in his recent announcement mentioned that the floodwaters in suburban regions of Chennai are still overrun and authorities have been working to provide everyone with necessities like food.
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Sherin is an education journalist with over 7 years of experience. Over her tenure of working with top media houses like Careers 360 and then Jagran Josh, Sherin has covered various entrance examinations liek JEE Main, NEET, CUET, GATE, etc. as well as various state board and CBSE results. Her understanding of the education ecosystem coupled with her own experience of teaching as an Assistant Professor of nearly 2 years helps her provide a comprehensive perspective to students. She has a Masters Degree in Communication from Madras Christian College. Apart from covering education news, Sherin also enjoys reading and cooking.
