In spite of strict instructions on keeping schools closed as coronavirus cases spike, Holy Family Convent School (HFCS) located at MR 11 road held offline examinations for students attempting board examinations. The students were called to school for attempting pre-board examination in pen-paper mode, as CBSE main board examinations are usually held. Parents were worried sick about their children's health and risk of catching coronavirus.

However, school sought consent from them citing the need for pre-board practise for students and possible loss to their children for skipping pre-board examinations. Two such pre-boards were held in the school premises, where students not only stayed on the premise for 3 hours but also attempted pre-board examination. Some worried parents raised the issue and tried to approach the school authorities but to no use. When parents floated the messages about their helplessness, school was questioned on conducting offline classes. School admitted to conducting offline examination for board students. District education officer (DEO) Sanjay Goyal on hearing about the conduct of examinations offline in HFCS directed Shabhana Shaikh, designated officer of the area, to take necessary action.

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