Published 5/22/2026, 11:50:46 AM · Updated 5/22/2026, 12:28:20 PMBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the deadline for students to apply for scanned photocopies of their Class 12 answer books after repeated disruptions on its website.
According to a circular issued on May 22, the board said its website has been facing “unprecedented traffic” over the last few days.
It also mentioned that there had been several attempts of “unauthorised interference”, making the portal vulnerable to interruptions and slowing down the application process for students.
Read Full Story Earlier, the last date to apply for scanned copies of answer books was May 23, 2026. The board has now extended it to May 24, 2026. WHAT THE BOARD SAID CBSE clarified that the extension has been provided to ensure that “no student is left behind” due to the technical problems.
The board also informed students that they will receive up to two days after getting the scanned...