The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that rumors about postponing Board exams due to ongoing farmers’ protests are false. They addressed this misinformation on social media to reassure students.
The board has stated that a letter circulating, claiming exams are postponed, is fake and causing unnecessary panic among students. To clear up any confusion, CBSE has issued a statement on social media.
The letter in question, appearing formal and from the exam controller, states that due to distress caused by the protests, Board exams are postponed until further notice. It also explains the procedure for requesting changes in exam dates and centers.
CBSE Clarifies Fake News Regarding Board Exams
The CBSE debunked a false message spreading on social media about delaying the 2024 board exams. The misleading message wrongly stated that the exams were postponed due to ongoing farmers’ protests. However, the CBSE clarified that this was not true and no such decision had been taken by them.
“Alert! False Information! The circulating letter is NOT authentic and can mislead you. CBSE has not made any such announcement,” CBSE stated on X.
A fraudulent notice claimed that due to the Farmer’s Protest, there were difficulties for students to reach exam centers, leading to the postponement of Class XII board exams following government guidelines. However, CBSE has not made any changes to the exam dates yet and will inform students of any updates in the future.
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CBSE Exam Advisory
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) began Class 10th and Class 12th board exams on Thursday. Despite ongoing farmer protests for better crop prices and agricultural reforms, a nationwide strike called ‘Bharat Bandh’ is planned by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and central trade unions on Friday, February 16, 2024.
The strike, also known as Gramin or Grameen Bharat Bandh, will occur from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with farmers staging chakka jam on major roads from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. This strike may cause disruptions in transportation and traffic jams.
Due to the expected traffic issues, CBSE issued a notice advising students to leave early for exam centers in Delhi, where over 5.8 lakh students are taking exams across 877 centers. Students are instructed to arrive by 10 am for exams starting at 10:30 am to avoid delays caused by ongoing protests and traffic restrictions related to the “Delhi Chalo” march by farmers.
CBSE Board Exams 2024
The CBSE has started the board exams for both Class 10 and 12 from February 15, with Class 12 exams ending on April 2 and Class 10 exams on March 13. Around 39 lakh students from 26 countries are taking part in these exams this year. In Delhi alone, there are 877 exam centers hosting approximately 5.80 lakh students.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1. Are CBSE Board exams being postponed due to the farmers’ protests?
Ans. No, CBSE has clarified that rumors about postponing exams due to the farmers’ protests are false. The board has addressed this misinformation on social media to reassure students.
Q.2. What should students do if they come across a letter claiming the exams are postponed?
Ans. If students come across any letter claiming that the exams are postponed, they should verify the information with official CBSE announcements on social media or the CBSE website. CBSE has stated that such letters are fake and can cause unnecessary panic among students.
Q.3. Is the letter explaining the procedure for requesting changes in CBSE exam dates genuine?
Ans. No, the letter circulating claiming to explain the procedure for requesting changes in exam dates and centers is not authentic. CBSE has debunked this letter as fake and clarified that no such decision has been made regarding exam postponements.
Q.4. How is CBSE advising students to handle transportation disruptions during the exams?
Ans. Due to anticipated traffic disruptions caused by nationwide strikes and protests, CBSE has advised students to leave early for exam centers. Students are instructed to arrive by 10 am for exams starting at 10:30 am to avoid delays caused by protests and traffic restrictions.
Q.5. What are the dates for the CBSE Board exams in 2024?
Ans. The Class 10 and 12 board exams began on February 15, with Class 12 exams ending on April 2 and Class 10 exams on March 13. Approximately 39 lakh students from 26 countries are participating in these exams this year, with Delhi alone hosting 877 exam centers for around 5.80 lakh students.
