CBSE is considering allowing college students performing for the vital scientific examinations to put onburqas and headscarves.
NEW DELHI: The imperative Board of Secondary training (CBSE) is considering allowing college students performing for the central medical examinations to wear burqas and headscarves.
however, such college students can be frisked one by one, senior officers said.
“aspects associated with wearing of headgear throughout examination have been being taken into consideration through the CBSE and a notification on this regard may be issued soon,” an legitimatestated.
it’s far learnt that the Board has additionally asked its invigilators to be cautious now not to hurt spiritualsentiments even as frisking.
The ban on long sleeves and veils became introduced remaining 12 months – and upheld by means ofthe ideally suited court docket – after the All-India Pre-medical check check was cancelled and re-carried out amid reports of cheating with the usage of electronic devices and microphones stitched tocandidates‘ clothes.
The ban on veils and burqas, but, attracted protests from several organizations.
