Students had complained there was no sufficient gap in the exam dates of Class XII Biology paper and JEE 2017, but CBSE has kept that schedule unchanged. The exam dates of three papers of Class X—Tamil language (006), Gurung (132) and National Cadet Corps (076)—have been changed. The exam dates of five papers of Class XII—Theatre studies (078), Tangkhul (193), Physical Education (048), Sociology (039) and Food Service-II (736)—has been altered. The CBSE had advanced the board exam dates by nine days in the wake of elections in five states. 10,98,420 students will appear for the Class XII board exam, while 16,67,573 candidates will take Class X exam this year.

Source: Mint January 27, 2017 17:42 UTC