CBSE 10, 12 exams from March 1

The Central Board for Secondary Education has announced the dates for Class 10 and 12 board examinations, both beginning on March 1. The exams for Class 10 will continue till March 28 and those for students of Class 12 will go on till April 22. While English, both core and elective, will mark the beginning of the exams for Class 12 students, those in Class 10 will be facing the exam on Dynamic Retail, Information Technology, Security, Auto Technology and International Tourism. The examination for the main subjects for Class 10 candidates will begin on March 2, with Science, theory and practical, examination. Last year, a total of 10,40,368 students had appeared for Class 12 examination and a total of 13,73,853 students for Class 10. The exams will be held from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. “Students can seen the subject wise details is available at cbse.nic.in,” said a CBSE official.