That is what we would like it to happen but it depends once the things start and then we'll have to see how much time we have. We conduct it in January because board exams happen in March so students can get time to prepare for boards also. Suppose if board exams are also delayed then we might also have to delay  the January exam. Not only the CBSE boards, other boards are also participating in this examination and based on that the decision for the next year will be taken.

Vineet Joshi
Director General, NTA