CBSE Class 12 Hindi exam 2025 not postponed; special exam for those who miss

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that Class 12 students who are unable to appear for the Hindi Core and Hindi Elective exam on March 15, 2025, will be given a chance to take a special examination. The decision has been taken due to the celebration of the Holi festival in some regions of the country.

As per the board, Holi will be celebrated on March 14, 2025, in most parts of the country. However, in some regions, the festival may either be observed on March 15, 2025, or extend to that date. Considering this, CBSE has decided to offer flexibility to students who may face difficulties in taking the exam on the scheduled date.

“It has been informed to CBSE that, though the festival of Holi would be celebrated on 14th March, 2025, in most parts of the country, in few places, either the celebrations would take place on 15th March, 2025 or celebrations would spill over to 15th March, 2025,” the official press release said.

The board informed that CBSE Class 12 students who miss the Hindi exam on March 15 can appear for a special examination. As per the board's policy, this special examination is conducted for students participating in national or international-level sports events.

The board announced the CBSE board exam 2025 date sheet three months in advance to give students sufficient time to plan their study schedule. This step allowed students to manage their time and approach their studies in an organised manner. CBSE Class 12 board exams 2025 will take place till April 4, 2025.