CBSE to Hold Class 12 Exam on Holi: Special Exams for Students, Know Details Here

Updated on Mar 15, 2025 01:04

Despite Holi overlaps, CBSE has confirmed Class XII Hindi exams: Core and Elective, will proceed on March 15, 2025. Students facing difficulties can opt for a later exam date.

Kolkata: CBSE will conduct a special examination for Class 12^th board exam students who will be unable to take their March 15, 2025 exams due to extended Holi celebrations in certain regions. CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj informed PTI that while Holi is primarily celebrated on March 14, some regions may celebrate or extend festivities to March 15. To ensure fairness, CBSE is offering an alternative exam date. Bhardwaj clarified that these students will be offered an opportunity to appear for a special examination, similar to the one provided for students participating in national or international sports events.

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Direct Link: CBSE New Official Notice (Released)
Direct Link: CBSE Class 12^th Official Datesheet (Released)

The notice explained that students facing difficulties attending on March 15 can choose not to appear. These students will be given an opportunity to take the exam later, alongside those participating in national or international sports events, for whom a special examination is already conducted. CBSE will soon give students instructions about the alter day of examination.

What is the CBSE Class 12th Official Datesheet?

Exam dates for CBSE Class 12 exam are given below in the table:

Date	Day	Time	Subject
February 15, 2025	Saturday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Entrepreneurship
February 17, 2025	Monday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Physical Education
February 20, 2025	Thursday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Physics
February 22, 2025	Saturday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Business Studies, Business Administration
February 24, 2025	Monday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Geography
February 27, 2025	Thursday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Chemistry
March 8, 2025	Saturday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
March 11, 2025	Tuesday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	English Elective, English Core
March 15, 2025	Saturday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Hindi Elective, Hindi Core
March 19, 2025	Wednesday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Economics
March 22, 2025	Saturday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Political Science
March 25, 2025	Tuesday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Biology
March 26, 2025	Wednesday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Accountancy
March 29, 2025	Saturday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Informatics Practices, Computer Science, Information Technology
April 1, 2025	Tuesday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	History
April 4, 2025	Friday	10:30 AM - 01:30 PM	Psychology

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: CBSE schedules exams based on a national calendar, considering various factors. While Holi is primarily on March 14, some areas may extend celebrations to March 15. The board aims to minimize disruptions, but logistical constraints exist.

Ans: The special examination is an alternative exam date for students unable to attend on March 15. It will be conducted later, alongside exams for students in national/international sports events. This ensures fairness for those affected by regional Holi celebrations. Students must opt for this special examination. It is done to accommodate students who cannot attend the scheduled exam.

Ans: Students who face difficulties attending the Hindi Core or Elective exams on March 15 due to Holi celebrations are eligible. They must demonstrate that their region's celebrations extend to that date. Students who have legitimate reasons are allowed to take the exam. Students must inform the school in order to be considered.

A: CBSE will issue further guidelines outlining the application procedure. To remain informed, students should consistently refer to the official CBSE website, cbse.gov.in, and keep in close contact with their schools. The official notice will detail the steps to follow.

Ans: It is likely that the question paper for the special examination will be different. This ensures fairness and prevents any potential leaks. The question paper will be of the same standard.

Ans: The results of the special examination will likely be declared along with the regular Class 12 results. There should not be any significant delay. CBSE will ensure timely result declaration.