Panic gripped expatriate Indian families as a sham CBSE notice claimed board exam wipeout in the Middle East. The board has trashed the viral fake, revealing exams for Classes 10 and 12 are only deferred due to security concerns from Iran-Israel clashes.
The doctored circular promised no-exams-needed passing marks, targeting language papers and March 7 Social Science amid ‘exceptional global events.’ CBSE’s verdict: pure fiction. It demands trust in verified channels alone.
Since February 17, 43+ lakh candidates in 26 nations have tackled exams smoothly—Class 10 Maths and Class 12 Biotech set the tone. Middle East hasn’t faltered until now.
March 2 papers are paused in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE. Exam chief Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj eyes March 3 for review, with March 5 decisions pending situational calm. Notifications zipped to embassies in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Muscat, Doha, more.
CBSE rallies schools to quash the hoax and warns: rumor peddlers face cyber crime probes. This fake news fiasco reminds us of digital pitfalls during crises.
With new dates on the horizon, CBSE prioritizes safe, equitable testing. Its global network stands strong, safeguarding futures amid turmoil.