CBSE Results 2026: Board warns teachers of legal action for sharing 'misleading' information on evaluation
Vaishnavi Shukla | March 16, 2026 | 06:28 PM IST | 2 mins read
CBSE Board Exams 2026 for Class 12 will end on April 10, and the results will likely be declared in mid-May, as per previous year trends
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Register NowThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has warned teachers, including those who are not directly involved in the CBSE board exam 2026 evaluation process, of legal action if they share “misleading” or “factually incorrect” information on social media platforms. CBSE board exam 2026 for Class 12th will end on April 10. CBSE Board Exam 2026 live updates
According to the official CBSE notice, individuals or teachers who are involved in the CBSE board exam 2026 evaluation process are not allowed to use the board’s name, logo, or pictures of the CBSE building to “create confusion” and share “misleading” information regarding the evaluation process.
“Dissemination of false or misleading information related to CBS examinations or evaluation processes on social media is strictly prohibited,” the official CBSE notice reads.
CBSE: Legal action against 'defaulters'
The CBSE board evaluation process is confidential and is governed by strict protocols. Sharing opinions, experience, and any misleading information on the evaluation process will lead to legal action against the "defaulters", the board said.
CBSE has advised teachers to maintain “confidentiality and professionalism” in the discharge of their duties.
“Stakeholders are advised not to believe and pay importance to such posts which are not posted by CBSE,” the official CBSE notice adds.
CBSE Board Exams 2026: Evaluation Process
CBSE has introduced on-screen marking for evaluating Class 12 board exam answer sheets . However, it clarified that Class 10 answer scripts will continue to be checked in physical mode only.
The board has introduced on-screen marking of answer scripts to reduce the time required to transport answer books to evaluation centres in physical form.
Furthermore, CBSE has also announced that it will conduct the Class 10 board examinations twice a year starting in 2026 for more than 20 lakh students. The first phase was held from February 17 to March 11, while the second phase will take place from May 5 to May 20.
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