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CBSE Announces Class 10 Second Board Exam Dates

CBSE Announces Class 10 Second Board Exam Dates

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the schedule for the second board examinations for Class 10, which will take place from May 15 to May 21. The exams are optional and offer students a chance to improve their scores or clear failed subjects.

Search Underway for Six Missing Students After UP Board Exam

Search Underway for Six Missing Students After UP Board Exam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Six female students have gone missing in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh after taking their class 12th board examinations. Police have launched a search operation and are using phone surveillance to locate the students.

CBSE announces dates for Class X, XII board exams

CBSE announces dates for Class X, XII board exams

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17, 2026. The board has released the final datesheet nearly 110 days in advance.

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

CBSE on 2-exam policy: Mandatory to appear in 1st boards

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The clarification by board comes after it received a few requests stating that, because of some reasons, Class 10 students will not be able to appear in the first board exam, hence should be allowed to appear in second board exam.

How To Ace The CBSE Board Exams

How To Ace The CBSE Board Exams

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Tips on excelling in the CBSE board exams.

Why Did Thane Teenager End Her Life After Exam Results?

Why Did Thane Teenager End Her Life After Exam Results?

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A 17-year-old girl in Thane district committed suicide after being upset over her class 12 Maharashtra board examination results.

Why Exam Results Can Have Devastating Consequences: Student Suicide

Why Exam Results Can Have Devastating Consequences: Student Suicide

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old student in Morena, India, died by suicide after failing his class 12 board exams. The student, identified as Hrithik Dandotia, used a country-made pistol to end his life after failing in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

AI summit, board exams: Delhi braces for traffic chaos

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Delhi is implementing heightened security and traffic restrictions for the five-day AI Impact Summit, deploying over 10,000 police personnel and issuing traffic advisories to minimize disruption to commuters and students.

MP Student Dies by Suicide After Class 12 Exam Results

MP Student Dies by Suicide After Class 12 Exam Results

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 17-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district died by suicide after apparently failing her Class 12 board exam, marking the second such incident following the release of MPBSE results.

Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Himachal Teen Commits Suicide After Failing Exam

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 15-year-old boy in Himachal Pradesh allegedly committed suicide after failing to clear a paper in his Class 10 board examinations. The boy was found hanging at his residence after the results were declared.

CBSE Class 10 boards exams twice a year from 2026; first attempt mandatory

CBSE Class 10 boards exams twice a year from 2026; first attempt mandatory

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education has approved the norms for conducting board exams twice a year for Class-10, a move recommended in the new National Education Policy.

CBSE Postpones Exams in Middle East Amid Conflict

CBSE Postpones Exams in Middle East Amid Conflict

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 5 in the Middle East region due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

CBSE Class 12 Results Declared; Pass Percentage Dips

CBSE Class 12 Results Declared; Pass Percentage Dips

Rediff.com5 days ago

The CBSE class 12 exam results were declared with over 85 per cent of candidates clearing the exams, although the overall pass percentage dipped compared to last year.

Govt directs CBSE to plan twice-a-year board exams from 2025

Govt directs CBSE to plan twice-a-year board exams from 2025

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The ministry and the Central Board of Secondary Education will hold consultations with school principals next month for conducting board exams twice a year, the sources said.

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Chhattisgarh government used a helicopter to transport the board examination question papers to an exam centre located in an interior pocket of Naxalite-hit Sukma district in the state, officials said on Friday.

Why Did Teenager End Her Life After Exam Results?

Why Did Teenager End Her Life After Exam Results?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A Class XII student in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly committed suicide after being disappointed with her exam results. The 18-year-old consumed poison and died during treatment. Police are investigating the incident.

NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card Released Today: How to Download, Key Documents Needed, Exam Day Rules

NEET MDS 2026 Admit Card Released Today: How to Download, Key Documents Needed, Exam Day Rules

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is releasing the NEET MDS 2026 admit card today, April 29, on its official websites -- National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences portals natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in.

Man Held For Impersonating Candidate In Home Guard Exam

Man Held For Impersonating Candidate In Home Guard Exam

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A man was arrested in Bareilly for impersonating a candidate during a Home Guard recruitment exam. The accused confessed to impersonating another candidate in an earlier shift as well. A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the BNS and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The principal of a private school in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly defrauding students by falsely claiming CBSE accreditation up to Class 10. This follows the earlier arrest of the school's chairman in the same case.

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Gurugram School Principal Arrested Over Fake Accreditation Scam

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The principal of a private school in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly defrauding students by falsely claiming CBSE accreditation up to Class 10. This follows the earlier arrest of the school's chairman in the same case.

CBSE to scrap division or distinction for board exams

CBSE to scrap division or distinction for board exams

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Earlier, the CBSE also did away with the practice of issuing merit lists to avoid unhealthy competition.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

Mom, Daughters Clear Board Exams Together

Mom, Daughters Clear Board Exams Together

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

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First Time In Kashmir, Board Exams In March

First Time In Kashmir, Board Exams In March

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Over 63,500 students appeared for the matriculation examination in Kashmir.

No board exams till February: Education minister

No board exams till February: Education minister

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Schools across the country were closed in March to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were partially reopened in some states from October 15.

Maharashtra postpones Class 10, 12 board exams

Maharashtra postpones Class 10, 12 board exams

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Now, class 12th exams will be held by end of May, while 10th standard exams will be in June.

Will CBSE's New Curriculum Benefit Students?

Will CBSE's New Curriculum Benefit Students?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The new approach emphasises practical understanding and contemporary skills, encouraging students to think critically and apply concepts in real-world contexts, says Srividya Sridhar, principal of Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School.

Shilpa Nadkarni: The INSPIRING Mother Of An Autistic Child

Shilpa Nadkarni: The INSPIRING Mother Of An Autistic Child

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Shilpa Nadkarni's gently told truths, her strong hold on faith and the hard-earned life lessons that she shares... it will make you laud this strong, brave mother.

Class 10 topper ends life before appearing for Class 12 exam

Class 10 topper ends life before appearing for Class 12 exam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

A 17-year-old student who had topped his district in the 2023 class 10 board examinations allegedly committed suicide, just hours before he was to appear for his class 12 physics pre-board exam, police said.

Centre cancels CBSE XII board exams

Centre cancels CBSE XII board exams

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Modi in which it was decided that the CBSE will take steps to compile the results of Class XII students as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Education Ministry dismisses concerns over CBSE 'On Screen Marking'

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Ministry of Education has dismissed concerns about On-Screen Marking (OSM) affecting students' scores in CBSE class 12 exams and announced a reduction in revaluation and answer sheet verification charges to ease student anxiety.

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

There are a total of 86 centres in northeast Delhi. While Class 10 students had English exam, Class 12 students had optional exams, including Web Application and Media.

Why's CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper Trending?

Why's CBSE Class 12 Maths Paper Trending?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The word rickrolling is trending after class 12 students claimed on X that a QR code printed on a Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 mathematics board exam paper redirected them to the famous music video Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.

Board exams twice a year; Class 11, 12 students to study 2 languages

Board exams twice a year; Class 11, 12 students to study 2 languages

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for.

No more board exams!

No more board exams!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

The National Council of Education Research and Training is looking at doing away with class X board exams with a view to reducing stress among students.

The NEET Math That Encourages Cheating

The NEET Math That Encourages Cheating

Rediff.com4 days ago

'22 students are fighting over 35,000 seats. In that situation, when someone tells a desperate parent there is a shortcut, and the shortcut costs Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh versus Rs 1.5 crore -- the maths is seductive.'

Maha cancels state board exams for Std 10 and 12

Maha cancels state board exams for Std 10 and 12

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Maharashtra government's decision came two days after the Centre cancelled the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 board exams citing the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

Nagpur Coaching Class Director Arrested Over Alleged Chemistry Paper Leak

Nagpur Coaching Class Director Arrested Over Alleged Chemistry Paper Leak

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A coaching class director in Nagpur has been arrested in connection with the alleged Class 12 Chemistry paper leak reported on February 26. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the malpractice.

Iran conflict: 'My sister reported loud explosions'

Iran conflict: 'My sister reported loud explosions'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Indian parents express growing anxiety and fear for the safety of their children studying in Iran, as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. They are appealing to the Indian government for immediate evacuation.