Eleven Class 10 students were unable to appear for their Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) mathematics board examination after their school in Sector 9 failed to provide them with admit cards, triggering outrage among parents and prompting administrative intervention.
The incident came to light on the very first day of the CBSE Class 10 board examinations when students reached the designated exam centre only to be denied entry due to the absence of hall tickets — a mandatory requirement under CBSE rules. Without an admit card, students are not permitted to sit for board examinations under any circumstances.
The development has left families distressed and raised serious concerns about school-level accountability.
School’s Administrative Lapse Leaves Students Stranded
According to parents and education officials, the affected students were part of a batch of 25 Class 10 candidates registered from the school. While 14 students received their admit cards in time, the remaining 11 were informed at the last moment that their hall tickets had not been issued.
Parents said they were alerted late Monday evening — barely hours before the examination — that their children might not receive the necessary documents. Despite attempts to seek clarification, no concrete solution was provided before exam day.
As a result, students who had prepared for months for one of the most crucial examinations of their academic careers were turned away from the centre.
Affiliation Dispute Suspected as Root Cause
Preliminary information suggests that the issue may be linked to the school’s CBSE affiliation status. Parents alleged that although the school collected full academic fees, it failed to ensure that all formalities related to board affiliation and registration were properly completed.
However, officials are still verifying the exact cause behind the non-issuance of admit cards. The uncertainty has further intensified anxiety among affected families.
Late-night protests erupted outside the school premises, with parents demanding accountability and immediate intervention from authorities.
Deputy Commissioner Orders Inquiry
Following the incident, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Gurugram has sought a detailed report from the school principal. Authorities are examining whether the institution held valid CBSE affiliation and complied with required procedures for student registration.
Education officials emphasised that strict accountability must be fixed to prevent such lapses in the future.
The administration is also exploring whether affected students can be given a special opportunity to take the missed mathematics paper, though no official confirmation has been issued yet.
Psychological and Academic Impact
Board examinations play a defining role in shaping a student’s academic trajectory. Missing even one paper can have long-term consequences unless corrective provisions are made by the board.
Parents say the emotional toll on the children has been severe. Many students reportedly broke down after being denied entry to the exam centre.
The incident has reignited broader concerns about school compliance, affiliation transparency, and timely communication during critical academic milestones.
For now, 11 students and their families await clarity — hoping authorities will ensure that an administrative lapse does not derail their academic future.
