The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a special examination for students unable to attend their exams on March 15, 2025, due to Holi celebrations in certain regions. While Holi will primarily be observed on March 14, festivities in some areas may extend into March 15, potentially affecting students’ ability to attend scheduled exams.
To ensure fairness, CBSE will offer an alternative exam date for these students. This initiative ensures that no student is disadvantaged due to regional festival variations.
Official Statement
An official CBSE notice stated, “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 notice further clarified, “Accordingly, in view of the constraints that some students may face, it has been decided that, while examination would be held on 15.03.2025, those students who find it difficult to appear on that day may decide not to appear. Such students would be given an opportunity to appear along with those participating in National or International level sports events for whom a special examination is conducted.”
Exam details
The Hindi Core (302) and Hindi Elective (002) exams for Class 12 are scheduled for March 15, 2025. Students unable to attend due to Holi celebrations can opt for the special examination.