Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, a fabricated CBSE circular has sparked panic among students and parents. The board has officially debunked claims of exam cancellations for Classes 10 and 12 in the region, confirming only a temporary postponement.
Social media platforms lit up with the phony notice, which cited the Iran-Israel war and ‘global extraordinary circumstances’ for scrapping remaining language exams and the March 7 Social Science paper. It misleadingly assured alternative grading via internal evaluations. CBSE’s swift response: ‘This is entirely false.’
Over 43 lakh students from 26 countries, including thousands in the Middle East, began exams on February 17. Initial papers, including Maths for Class 10 and Biotechnology for Class 12, went off without disruptions. The board reports peaceful conduct across all centers so far.
Specifically, March 2 exams stand deferred in high-risk nations: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Exam Controller, stated a situation review on March 3 will guide future schedules, particularly from March 5. No exams have been cancelled; new dates are forthcoming.
CBSE’s outreach includes notifications to Indian embassies and consulates in key cities like Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Dubai. Schools must counter the misinformation actively. The board warns of penalties for rumor-mongering, emphasizing cyber laws against fake news.
This episode underscores the dangers of unverified social media in critical times. CBSE continues monitoring the scenario closely, prioritizing safety while upholding exam integrity for its vast student base.