Karnataka: Exams rescheduled for classes 1-9

Bengaluru: The Department of Public Instruction has announced that the examinations for classes 1 to 9 have been rescheduled across Karnataka except for Bengaluru.

The exams for class 1 to 5 will end before March 16 and for classes 6 to 9 will end before March 23.

The exams for class 10 will be as per schedule.

This move comes as a result of the first coronavirus case detected in the state. A man who had returned from Austin, Texas tested positive for coronavirus.

The Department also stated that students will be allowed to wear masks while appearing for the exams.

Also, holidays were declared for classes 1 to 5 students in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts.