CBSE Class XII Hindi board exam to be conducted on March 15 despite Holi

The Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE has announced that Class XII Hindi Core 302Hindi Elective 002 board exams will be conducted on March 15 2025 despite the possibility of Holi celebrations extending to that day in some regionsWhile the exam will proceed as scheduled students who face difficulties appearing on the given date will be allowed to take the test later similar to provisions made for students participating in national and international sports eventsCBSE emphasised its commitment to academic integrity and student welfare while ensuring smooth examination conductIn a press release dated March 13 CBSC said CBSE has made a significant move by announcing the Date Sheet for Board Examinations three months in advance This decision was aimed at providing students with ample time to plan their study schedule effectively This proactive step helped students to manage their time better and approach their studies in a more organised and efficient manner As part of the schedule CBSE examination for Hindi Core 302Hindi Elective 002 for Class XII is scheduled to be held on 15th March 2025It has been informed to CBSE that though the festival of Holi would be celebrated on March 14 2025 in most parts of the country in few places either the celebrations would take place on March 15 2025 or celebrations would spill over to March 15 the press release saidAccordingly in view of the constraints that some students may face it has been decided that while the examination would be held on March 15 those students who find it difficult to appear in the same may decide not to appear on that day It has further been decided that such students would be given an opportunity to appear along with those students for whom a special examination is conducted as per the policy of the Board whereby a special examination is conducted for students participating in National or International level sports events the press release addedThe festival of Holi is celebrated across the country with people coming together with colours music and traditional festivitiesFrom temples to streets vibrant hues and joyous gatherings mark the onset of the festival symbolising the triumph of good over evilIn several states celebrations started with Holika Dahan a ritual bonfire that symbolises the victory of devotion and righteousnessIn Mathura and Vrindavan famous for their grand Holi celebrations devotees began the traditional rituals including the famous Lathmar HoliCities like Varanasi Jaipur and Delhi witnessed enthusiastic crowds smearing each other with colours and enjoying festive treats like gujiya and thandai Authorities have deployed security personnel in major cities to ensure peaceful celebrationsEarlier on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings on the occasion and expressed hope that the festival would bring new enthusiasm and energy into peoples lives while strengthening national unityPM Modi took to X to extend his heartfelt wishes to citizens emphasising the festivals role in bringing people together and strengthening bonds of harmonyI wish you all a very Happy Holi This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm and energy in everyones life and will also deepen the colours of unity among the countrymen he wrote in HindiThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever