The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting the board exams 2026 for class 10 and 12 students from February 17. The exam will be conducted
across multiple centres in India, including the National Capital, Delhi. Delhi will witness extensive VVIP movement around Bharat Mandapam from Feb 17 to 19 for the AI summit. To ensure that this does not affect the students travelling to their exam centres, authorities have rolled out a traffic management plan for key parts of central and Lutyens' Delhi. A circular issued by the directorate of education reads, "All possible traffic arrangements are being planned and coordinated to ensure smooth, safe and timely movement of students appearing for the board exams, while simultaneously facilitating VVIP movement." A total of 34 schools within a 5 km radius of Bharat Mandapam will get a designated traffic police to ensure smooth traffic coordination, additional CP (traffic) D. K. Gupta said. The assigned traffic police will be dedicated nodal officers from the Delhi education department. Out of 34, ten schools will be the exam centers for 2,943 students appearing for the boards. Due to close proximity, these schools are expected to bear a direct brunt of the VVIP movement. Another 24 schools in the vicinity may also witness traffic diversions. "However, if you travel via Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, C-Hexagon, or any connecting stretches, there's no need to worry. Traffic police have put in place a plan that takes into accounts diversions and alternative routes," Gupta said. Along with the exam centers, increased traffic movement is also expected around hotels that will host delegates attending the summit. Some of the hotels likely to be affected are The Oberoi, Taj Mahal Hotel, The Claridges, Le Meridien, The Imperial, The Leela, Taj Palace, ITC Maurya, Hyatt near Bhikaji Cama Place and The Ashok. Schools to switch to online mode? Considering these potential restrictions, some schools are deciding if they want to shift regular classes online during the summit. Mandeep Kaur, principal of Guru Harkishan Public School, one of the exam centres on the route, told Toi, "We have informed parents that students may need to factor in additional travel time. We have four exam centres on our campus and have completed the requisite briefing. Detailed route maps will be shared to ensure everyone is aware of the suggested diversions. I am also considering shifting other students to online classes during those days, as they may be stuck in traffic. A plan is being finalised, but this appears to be the most practical option." As of now, schools have not informed the parents yet. Students and their parents/guardians are advised to be in touch with respective schools for not missing updates.
