CBSE Class 12 Hindi Exam On March 15 Postponed? Here's What The Board Said
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a flexible arrangement for Class 12 students appearing for the Hindi Core (302) and Hindi Elective (002) exams scheduled for 15th March 2025 keeping in view of the Holi celebrations scheduled for March 14. The decision comes in response to concerns that Holi celebrations may extend to March 15 in some regions.
While the board had released the exam schedule three months in advance to help students plan their studies effectively, it has now acknowledged that Holi, officially falling on 14th March, may still be observed in certain areas on 15th March. Recognising the potential difficulties this could pose for some students, CBSE has decided to allow those affected to skip the exam on the scheduled date.
“CBSE has made a significant move by announcing the Date Sheet for Board Examinations 03 months in advance. This decision was aimed at providing students with ample time to plan their study schedule effectively. This proactive step helped students to manage their time better and approach their studies in a more organized and efficient manner. As part of the schedule. CBSE examination for Hindi Core (302)/Hindi Elective (002) for Class XII is scheduled to be held on 15th March, 2025. It has been informed to CBSE that, though the festival of Holi would be celebrated on 14th March, 2025, in most parts of the country, in few places, either the celebrations would take place on 15th March, 2025 or celebrations would spill over to 15th March, 2025,” the board said in a statement.
Students who are unable to appear for the Hindi exam on 15th March will be given another opportunity. They will be permitted to take the exam alongside candidates appearing for special examinations, which CBSE conducts for students engaged in national or international-level sports events.
“Accordingly, in view of the constraints that some students may face, it has been decided that, while Examination would be held on 15.03.2025, those students who find it difficult to appear in the same may decide not to appear on that day, i.e., 15.03.2025. It has, further, been decided that such students would be given an opportunity to appear along with those students for whom a special examination is conducted as per the policy of the Board, whereby a special examination is conducted for students participating in National or International level sports events,” the statement added.
Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations at CBSE, emphasised that the board remains committed to student welfare while ensuring the integrity of the examination process. He assured that all necessary arrangements would be made to accommodate students facing difficulties due to the festival schedule.
The board’s decision has been welcomed by students and parents, as it provides relief to those who may have otherwise struggled to balance the festival celebrations with their examination commitments. However, CBSE has clarified that the exam will still take place as scheduled on 15th March for students who wish to appear on that date.
