CBSE warns of fraudulent website circulating 30 sample papers for Class 10 and Class 12 to extort money

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a warning to students and schools about a bogus website claiming the board has distributed 30 sample papers for Class 10, 12 examinations in 2023.

“It has come to the notice of the Board that certain unscrupulous elements have created a link http://cbse.support/sp stating that CBSE has circulated 30 sample papers for class 10, 12 exams and that exam papers will be from these sample papers only and asking for money to download these papers,” the CBSE circular read.

The sample papers and syllabus for the CBSE Board Exam 2023 for Classes 10 and 12 are available for free on the official website, cbse.gov.in.

“The Board does not charge any fees from any students or parents for downloading of sample papers,” the CBSE informed.

The CBSE Class 10 examination 2023 will cover 76 subjects, while the Class 12 examination 2023 will cover 115. The board examinations are ongoing; the next exam for Class 10 will be held on February 27 for English Language and Literature, and the next exam for Class 12 will be held on February 24 for English elective and core.

How to download the 2023 CBSE sample paper

Following the steps below, students will be able to download free CBSE sample papers for Class 10, 12 board exams in 2023.

Visit the official website for the CBSE at cbse.gov.in or cbseacademic.nic.in.

On the homepage, click on the CBSE academic website link.

Now search the menu for a sample paper option.

Class 10 or Class 12 and the year 2022-23 must be selected (for the latest).

Select the sample papers by subject and download them.