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 12th 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.
Direct Links |
Direct Link: CBSE New Official Notice (Released) |
Direct Link: CBSE Class 12th 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
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.
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