Delhi Metro rolls out special steps for students during CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday announced special facilitation measures for students appearing in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board examinations, aiming to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel during the exam period. The metro authority said it will prioritise frisking and ticketing for students at stations across the network.

In a statement, DMRC said that students carrying their CBSE admit cards will be given priority during security checks at metro stations. They will also receive preference while purchasing tickets at Ticket Office Machines and Customer Care centres to help them avoid delays on examination days.

“With lakhs of students commuting across the city, DMRC in partnership with CISF is implementing special facilitation measures at metro stations to accommodate the increased footfall on examination days,” the corporation said. It also informed that special centralised announcements will be made at stations to guide students.

The CBSE Board Examinations 2026 for Classes 10 and 12 began on February 17 and will continue till April 10. More than 46 lakh students are appearing for the exams at over 8,000 centres in India and abroad. While the Class 10 exams will conclude on March 10, the Class 12 exams will end on April 9.

Meanwhile, CBSE has clarified that appearing in the first Class 10 board examination is compulsory. Students who miss three or more subjects in the first examination will not be eligible to appear in the second examination. The board advised students to reach their examination centres by 10 am, factoring in traffic, weather and distance.