The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued strict new guidelines regarding the handling and distribution of question papers for the 2026 board examinations . The board emphasized maintaining the secrecy and integrity of examination materials.
New Rules for Question Paper Handling
These directives apply to students, examiners, teachers, and all involved personnel. The core instruction is that no question paper shall be shared or shown to anyone at any time during or after the exam.
Question papers remaining after distribution to students must be immediately repacked. These should be secured once the examination commences. Subject teachers cannot receive question papers for review or observation.
Schools will not keep question papers for library use. All distributed papers will eventually be published online after exams conclude. The total count of distributed papers plus remaining sealed papers must match the total supply received by the school.
Consequences of Violation
Any breach of these instructions constitutes a serious violation of examination confidentiality. Violators will face strict disciplinary action. Centre Superintendents are tasked with ensuring full compliance.
These measures aim to uphold the trustworthiness of the examination system. The board expects all stakeholders to adhere to these new regulations for the 2026 CBSE Board Exams .
