He said that after the feedback, it has been decided that while examination would be held as per schedule, the students who find it difficult to appear on February 15 may choose to write the paper on a later date.
“It has been decided that such students would be given an opportunity to appear along with those students for whom a special examination is conducted as per the policy of the board for students participating in national or international sports events,” he added.
Exam schedule remains unchanged
CBSE has reaffirmed that the board examination schedule was meticulously planned and announced well in advance to prevent major clashes with festivals or significant events. However, due to regional differences in Holi celebrations, some students and parents have raised concerns about appearing for the Hindi exam on March 15.
In response, CBSE has assured that students unable to take the Hindi Core and Hindi Elective exams on the scheduled date due to Holi festivities or other unavoidable reasons will be provided with an alternative exam date. This provision aligns with CBSE’s existing practice of accommodating students participating in national and international sporting events.
CBSE is expected to issue further guidelines outlining the procedure for students seeking an alternative exam date. Schools and students are advised to stay informed through official CBSE notifications and promptly communicate any concerns to school authorities.