While Std X students heaved a sigh of relief after their board exams were cancelled in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases, those in Std XII say the postponement of their papers will add to the anxiety about their future study plans.

The CBSE on Wednesday cancelled Std X board exams and deferred Std XII exams in view of surging cases. While the situation will be reviewed in June for conducting Std XII papers, the result for Std X will be declared on basis of an objective criteria to be decided by the board. The exams were scheduled from May 4.