The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is navigating tricky waters as regional conflicts impact its global exam schedule. A bogus circular went viral, wrongly announcing cancellations of Class 10 and 12 exams in Middle Eastern countries. The truth: exams are postponed, not cancelled.
The fake alert referenced war-like conditions between Iran and Israel, calling off pending tests including Social Science on March 7. It suggested auto-passing via pre-boards, fooling many. CBSE slammed it as ‘fake and misleading,’ calling for caution.
CBSE exams, uniting over 4.367 million students across India and abroad since February 17, have been largely uneventful. Middle East centers mirrored India’s start with Maths and Biotech papers.
Postponement hits March 2 schedules in volatile spots: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE. Official word from Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj promises a March 3 reassessment and updates on March 5+ exams. Indian diplomatic missions, from Tehran to Dubai, carry the official communique.
Parents and students are advised to shun social media rumors and stick to cbse.gov.in. Schools abroad must issue denials pronto. CBSE hints at strict measures against misinformation spreaders, invoking cyber regulations.
As the board balances security with education continuity, it reassures all that no student will be disadvantaged. This proactive stance highlights CBSE’s resilience in the face of international challenges.