The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a statement debunking fake news that claimed the postponement of the Class 12 CBSE board examinations.
The CBSE board exams for Classes 10th and 12th commenced on February 15th. Amidst this period, the resurgence of the farmers’ movement has sown panic across the country.
A particular notice has gone viral on social media, falsely alleging that the CBSE Class 12 board exams have been postponed due to the protests.
The CBSE Board has issued a warning to students regarding this misinformation. CBSE has addressed this issue directly on its X social media handle.
On its official X handle, the Central Board of Secondary Education alerted the public that a fake notice is circulating on social media. This notice incorrectly claims that the Class 12th board examinations are postponed due to the farmers’ movement.
The board has labeled this claim as entirely fake and unfounded. It’s important to note that this misleading notice has caused concern among students and their parents, prompting CBSE to clarify the situation.
#CBSE FACT CHECK!
Beware! The following letter under circulation is FAKE and misleading. The board has not taken any such decision. pic.twitter.com/30CKR3VffO— CBSE HQ (@cbseindia29) February 16, 2024
What is the fake notice about?
The fake notice, mimicking an official communication from the Examination Controller, falsely informs principals and heads of institutions affiliated with CBSE that the Class 12 board exams are postponed due to issues arising from the farmers’ protest. It also details procedures for requesting changes in exam dates and centers.
Board’s Response to the Misinformation
Upon learning about this misleading notice, the CBSE Board quickly issued an official statement. The statement confirms that there has been no postponement of the examinations for any reason and urges students and parents to disregard such baseless claims.
The Board emphasizes the importance of relying on the official CBSE website for any exam-related updates to steer clear of such misinformation.
