Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has deferred the board examinations for class-10 (Matriculation) and class-12 (Intermediate) for about two months. The examinations will now be performed from May 4 to May 21, JAC officers stated on Wednesday. The official declaration about the revised examination schedule will be made in a day or two. The examinations will be held under strict compliance with Covid-19 protocols. However, the practical examinations of the matriculation and intermediate will take place from April 6 to April 27, officials said.