Udaipur, February 19, 2025 – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has termed the claims of paper leaks in the 10th and 12th Board exams as “baseless and are intended to create unnecessary panic among students and parents.” The Board has urged students and parents to remain cautious. It has advised them not to pay attention to rumours circulating on YouTube, Facebook, X and other social media platforms.

CBSE has issued a statement saying: “The Board has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examinations. It has come to the Board's attention that certain unscrupulous elements are spreading rumours on YouTube, Facebook, `X’ (formerly twitter), and other social media platforms regarding paper leaks or claiming access to the 2025 examination question papers….”

It added: “The Board is working closely with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute these offenders. Students found involved in such activities will face consequences under CBSE's UNFAIR MEANS rules and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).”

The Board is holding Grades 10 and 12 final exams for around 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and overseas. The exams stared on February 15 and will continue until April 4.