CBSE releases important notice ahead of board exams 2026, warns of strict action over fake paper leak claims

CBSE Class X and Class 12 will start today, 17th February 2026. The Central Board of Secondary Education has also issued an official notice with a stern warning against fake news and counterfeit claims. It specifically refers to the speculations of question paper leakages on social media.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has reported that there have been elements in the past years who have tried to pass misinformation at the time of examination. These messages were usually accompanied by fake information that there was a leakage of the Class X or Class XII question paper. In other instances, fake question papers were shared on the internet and passed off as genuine.

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The Board has made it clear that this is not the case and that they are trying to confuse people. Rumours have the potential to interfere with the focus of students.

CBSE has cautioned that unwarranted panic might occur because of believing, sharing, or forwarding unverified messages. When students must be calm and focused in order to get ready, rumours may as well ruin preparation and cause anxiety.

The Board has asked parents, students, and the schools to be responsible and not access unverified information on social media sites.

Existence of good security measures

The Board has assured the stakeholders that there is a tight arrangement to see that the examinations are run smoothly, securely, and fairly. According to it, there are strong mechanisms that have been implemented, as had been done in the past years, to uphold the integrity of the exam process.

CBSE has also made the statement that if any misinformation is spread or the examination process is disrupted, then it will be addressed most sternly as per relevant rules and regulations.

Relied on official sources only

In order to get genuine updates and clarifications about the Class X and Class XII board exams, CBSE has recommended that the concerned parties only use official communication channels:

The official site: https://www.cbse.gov.in

• CBSE Regional offices which are concerned.
• CBSE offices in New Delhi.

The official site of the Board provides contact information.
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