Over 80,000 Gujarat Students Sit for CBSE Boards as Nationwide Exam Season Begins

More than 80,000 students from Gujarat began appearing for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on February 17, joining a nationwide cohort of more than 43 lakh candidates.

According to officials, elaborate logistical and security arrangements have been put in place across examination centres in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and other districts to ensure the smooth conduct of the high-stakes exams. Authorities have coordinated with local administrations and law enforcement agencies to maintain order, manage traffic around centres and prevent the spread of misinformation.

The board examinations, a pivotal milestone in India’s school education system, will continue over the coming weeks under tightened protocols. School authorities have advised students to reach centres well in advance, carry requisite documents and adhere strictly to examination guidelines.

For thousands of families across Gujarat, the commencement of the CBSE examinations marks both culmination and commencement, the end of years of schooling and the beginning of crucial academic and career decisions. As the state’s students take their seats alongside millions nationwide, the scale of the exercise underscores the enduring centrality of board examinations in shaping educational trajectories.