CBSE commences board exams for Class X and Class XII from Saturday, February 15. Ahead of this, DMRC has announced a special provision which comes as a a relief for students appearing for the examinations. To ensure a “smooth and hassle-free travel” for the 3.30 lakh students registered with the CBSE this initiative comes at a strategic time for Delhi students.

The new series of measures as posted by the @OfficialDMRC on social media platform X include the following student-Friendly Measures at Metro Stations:

  • Students carrying their CBSE Admit Cards will be given priority during security checks at metro stations.
  • Students showing their Admit Cards will also be prioritized while purchasing tickets at Ticket Office Machines (TOM) and Customer Care (CC) centers.
  • DMRC staff visited schools, interacted with principals, and informed them about the nearest metro stations and the support available for students.
  • DMRC has requested schools to display posters providing details of the nearest metro station along with a QR code for easy ticket booking to assist students in planning their travel.
  • Special centralized announcements will be made at metro stations.
  • A detailed list of metro stations closest to examination centers has also been uploaded on the DMRC website and official mobile application for easy reference.

Keeping in the mind these considerations, the DMRC urges the examinees to plan their travel in advance to avoid any last-minute confusions. Wishing them well they announce their collaboration with CISF for the smooth implementation of this initiative. These special facilitation measures at metro stations are made to accommodate the increased footfall on examination days.