CBSE Board Exams Begin for Classes 10 and 12 with Over 42 Lakh Students Participating

Exams commenced smoothly across 7,842 centers in India and abroad, with special measures in place to support students' travel and examination experience.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) started the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams on February 15, 2025, involving over 42 lakh students from more than 30,000 schools worldwide.
Class 10 students appeared for the English exam, while Class 12 students took the Entrepreneurship exam on the first day, with exams conducted across 7,842 centers in India and 26 other countries.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) introduced priority measures for students carrying CBSE admit cards, including expedited security checks and ticketing assistance at metro stations.
The exams are scheduled to run until March 18 for Class 10 and April 4 for Class 12, with sufficient gaps between major subjects to ease the process for students.
CBSE has implemented strict guidelines and security measures at exam centers to ensure a fair and seamless examination experience for all participants.