Ahmedabad: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued an important advisory for students appearing in the Class 10 and 12 board examinations beginning Feb 17. The board urged students to reach their respective examination centres by 10am to avoid any inconvenience caused by traffic disruptions or other unforeseen circumstances.According to CBSE, the examinations will commence at 10.30am. However, entry to examination centres will be strictly closed at 10am. Students arriving after this time will not be permitted to enter the premises under any circumstances.This year, more than 4.6 million students from across India and 26 other countries are scheduled to appear for the CBSE board examinations, making it one of the largest examination exercises globally. Given the scale of the exams and the possibility of traffic congestion due to national and international summits, high-level meetings, and other events in various cities, the board emphasised the need for advance planning.CBSE advised students to consider local traffic conditions, weather situations, travel distance, and potential route diversions while planning their journey to the exam centre. Students are encouraged to leave their homes early to ensure timely arrival.Additionally, schools were directed to guide and assist students and parents in planning their travel arrangements. The board also recommended that students visit their examination centres in advance to familiarise themselves with the location and avoid last-minute confusion.CBSE reiterated that punctuality is crucial and urged all candidates to strictly adhere to the reporting time to ensure a smooth examination process.
