The detailed circular about the restrictions due to rising COVID-19 cases by the state government on Sunday, has caused stress for students appearing for the board exams, their parents and teachers.

While teachers who will conduct the board exams have been asked to keep their COVID negative report ready, they have demanded immediate vaccination, irrespective of age restrictions. Teachers’ organisations have approached the education department seeking approval for immediate vaccination. Some students have protested against holding the exams in traditional offline format. The restrictions dossier has added to their worries.