Bhubaneswar, Jan 24: School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash on Monday said students should stay prepared for the Class 10th and Class 12th examinations.

“We are of the opinion that exams should be held. Students should also remain prepared. In case of any eventuality, the decision might change. But given the current circumstances, it is very likely that we will go ahead with the exams.”

The Covid graph is decreasing gradually across the state and the students should concentrate on studying and remain prepared to appear the exams, the Minister said.