India, Feb. 17 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday refuted rumours regarding paper leaks adding that they are "intended to create unnecessary panic among students and parents."

CBSE board examinations 2025 for Classes X and XII commenced on February 15 and will continue until April 4.

"The Board has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examinations. It has come to the Board's attention that certain unscrupulous elements are spreading rumours on YouTube, Facebook, 'X' (formerly Twitter), and other social media platforms regarding paper leaks or claiming access to the 2025 examination question papers. These claims are baseless and are intended to create unnecessary panic amo...