The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has cancelled the Class 12 Hindi examination for the 2026 board cycle after allegations of a question paper leak, announcing a re-examination on April 10.

In an official notification, the board declared the Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12) Hindi paper (code 010/810), conducted on March 14, as “null and void”. The move follows claims that the paper had circulated on social media before the exam, raising serious concerns over fairness.

The controversy surfaced on March 15 and 16, when posts alleging a pre-exam leak went viral. Acting on the complaints, authorities registered an FIR and initiated a detailed probe into the matter.

CGBSE said the decision was finalized during an examination committee meeting held on March 23, 2026. After reviewing available evidence and reports, the panel concluded that the sanctity of the examination had been compromised, necessitating a re-test in the interest of transparency and equity.

“In accordance with the committee’s decision, the Hindi subject examination conducted on March 14 is hereby cancelled,” the board stated, confirming that a fresh exam will be held on a revised date.

Revised schedule and guidelines

The re-examination will take place on April 10, 2026 (Friday), from 9 am to 12:15 pm.

Students are required to be seated at their designated centres by 9 am. Answer sheets will be distributed at 9 am, followed by question papers at 9:05 am. Candidates will get five minutes to read the paper from 9:05 am to 9:10 am, with writing beginning at 9:15 am and concluding at 12:15 pm.

The board clarified that the exam will adhere strictly to the prescribed Class 12 syllabus and existing guidelines. It also noted that the schedule will remain unchanged even if any local or administrative holiday is declared.