Gangtok, Feb. 17 -- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations have started on February 17, 2026, for lakhs of students in examination centres across India. The exams start at 10:30 AM, and the authorities have issued various guidelines to ensure smooth conduct and discipline.

In Sikkim, a total of 12,547 students from both government and private schools will be appearing for the examinations at 36 designated centres across the state.

Class 10: 6,571 students Class 12: 5,976 students

The examinations will cover students from 247 schools (Class 10) and 111 schools (Class 12) across Sikkim.

Students ought to get to their exam centres well before 10:00 hours, as no one will be allowed inside once...