Maharashtra SSC Class 10th Exam results 2017 over extra arts, sports and culture marks

Board officials however say that there is no need for panic and everything will be fine.

By Vicky

Updated: Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 11:12 [IST]

The Maharashtra SSC Class 10th Exam results 2017 will be declared on June 13 at 1 pm. This brings a lot of relief to the students who have been waiting anxiously for the results. Prior to the date being announced there were several dates that did the rounds. There are several reasons behind the delay in the announcement of the results.

Board officials however say that there is no need for panic and everything will be fine.

One of the main reasons for the delay was because the board was in the process of awarding extra marks for sports, arts and culture. It may be recalled that the state education department had announced extra marks for students who excelled in the field of arts, culture or folk art. While initially it was decided that the extra marks would be given from 2018 onwards, a resolution was passed allowing students to apply from this year itself.

The students were told that they could apply by April 30. This had led to excessive work load and many teachers had expressed unhappiness.

The reason for the delay is because the board did not want any errors while uploading the results. We wanted to do a thorough job, board officials said.

Students have waited for so long and we did not want any confusion on the date the results are announced, the board official also added.

The board was yet to finish the correction of the SSC papers and this too had contributed to the delay. Moreover the municipal elections too had delayed the announcement of the results.

As per the official website, the Maharashtra Board conducts the examination twice a year and the number of students appearing for the SSC exam is 17 Lakh. There are about 21,000 schools (SSC) and 7000 (HSC) Higher Sec. Schools / Jr. colleges in the entire state.