May 6, 2025
May marks a period of heightened activity and anticipation for students across India, with crucial updates emerging regarding major entrance examinations and board results. As of today, May 6, 2025, significant developments include potential delays impacting the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG), proactive steps by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to facilitate digital result access, the declaration of Madhya Pradesh board results coupled with a major examination reform, and the confirmed schedule for Tamil Nadu's Class 12 results announcement.
CUET-UG 2025 Exam Dates Under Review
Uncertainty looms over the schedule for the CUET-UG 2025 examination, as the National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to postpone the test from its previously anticipated timeline. The NTA has communicated to the University Grants Commission (UGC), the parent body for the exam, that it may not be able to conduct CUET-UG as initially planned. This situation has prompted a crucial meeting scheduled for today, May 6, between NTA and UGC officials to deliberate and finalise a revised examination schedule. A formal announcement clarifying the new dates is expected shortly after this meeting.
The reported reason behind this potential delay stems from the NTA's intensive focus on successfully conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) for medical aspirants, which took place just last Sunday. This suggests the significant logistical demands of managing large-scale national entrance tests may be stretching the agency's resources, potentially leading to scheduling conflicts when major exams are slated close together.
This delay in confirming the schedule has understandably caused confusion and anxiety among the numerous CUET-UG aspirants awaiting clear communication. Many are particularly eager for the release of their exam city intimation slips, which are crucial for planning travel and accommodation. Adding to the changes this year, the NTA is expected to convey exam details, potentially including subject-wise dates, directly via these city slips rather than issuing a comprehensive, formal date sheet as in previous years.
Furthermore, the CUET-UG 2025 will be conducted entirely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across all 37 subjects offered. Each subject test will last 60 minutes and comprise 50 multiple-choice questions. The exam will be administered in 13 Indian languages, including English and Hindi. While the NTA imposes no upper age limit for candidates, aspirants must ensure they meet any specific age criteria set by the universities or institutions they are applying to.
CBSE Prepares for Results: DigiLocker Access Codes Issued
In preparation for the upcoming declaration of Class 10 and 12 board results for 2025, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has begun issuing 6-digit security PINs, known as DigiLocker access codes, to students. This proactive measure is part of a broader push towards digital governance, aimed at providing students with secure and convenient access to their official academic documents.
These unique PINs are essential for students to activate their DigiLocker accounts and subsequently download digital copies of their marksheets, migration certificates, and school leaving certificates once the results are officially announced. The distribution mechanism involves CBSE providing the student-wise access codes to schools through their own DigiLocker accounts. Schools then bear the responsibility of sharing these PINs securely and confidentially with each of their respective students. This highlights the critical role schools play in ensuring the smooth functioning of this digital process.
Once results are declared, students can activate their accounts or access their documents by visiting the dedicated CBSE section on the DigiLocker portal (digilocker.gov.in). The process typically involves entering their roll number, school code, and the 6-digit PIN provided by the school. Students who have not yet received their PIN are advised to contact their school administration immediately. As an alternative, CBSE also intends to send DigiLocker credentials via SMS to the mobile numbers registered with the board.
By encouraging students to set up their DigiLocker access in advance, CBSE aims to streamline the process of obtaining results and official documents, potentially easing the load on primary result websites on declaration day. The official results will be available on cbse.gov.in and cbseresults.nic.in.
MP Board Results Declared; Major Exam Reform Announced
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) announced the results for the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2025 today, May 6th, at 10 am. Over 18 lakh students had registered for these exams earlier this year. The results revealed a pass percentage of 76.22% for Class 10, marking the highest figure in the last 15 years for the state board. For Class 12, the overall pass percentage stood at 74.48%. A noteworthy trend this year was the performance of government schools, which reportedly outperformed private institutions, potentially signaling positive developments in the state's public education sector. Pragya Jaiswal emerged as the Class 10 topper, achieving a perfect score of 500 out of 500. Students can access their scorecards on the official websites: mpresults.nic.in and mpbse.nic.in, using their roll number and application number.
Alongside the result declaration, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav made a significant policy announcement regarding the state's examination system. Starting from the academic session 2025–26, MPBSE will conduct board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 twice a year. This move is a direct implementation step aligned with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for offering students multiple opportunities to demonstrate their learning and reduce the stress associated with single, high-stakes annual exams. This reform has the potential to significantly alter teaching methodologies and assessment patterns throughout the academic year in Madhya Pradesh, possibly setting a precedent for other states considering similar NEP-aligned changes.
For students unsatisfied with their current results, the board will provide options for re-evaluation. Those who did not pass will have the opportunity to appear for supplementary exams, the schedule for which will be announced later.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 Results Coming Soon
Providing clarity for students in Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has confirmed the date and time for the declaration of the Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) results for 2025. The results are scheduled to be announced on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9 am sharp.
More than 8 lakh students who appeared for the HSC exams, conducted between March 3 and March 25, 2025, across various centers, are eagerly awaiting their scores. This advance notice from the DGE allows students, parents, and educational institutions ample time to prepare for the result announcement, contrasting with the current uncertainty surrounding the CUET-UG schedule.
Once declared, students can check their results for the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams on the official DGE websites: dge.tn.gov.in and tnresults.nic.in. Echoing the digital access trend seen with other boards, results will also be accessible via DigiLocker and SMS services, providing multiple avenues for students to obtain their scores. To check their results online, students will need their registration number and date of birth.
Conclusion
The education landscape in India is currently witnessing several key developments simultaneously. While aspirants for CUET-UG face a period of uncertainty regarding their exam schedule, potentially due to the logistical pressures on the NTA , CBSE students are being equipped with digital tools like DigiLocker PINs for seamless access to their upcoming results. In Madhya Pradesh, the declaration of board results is accompanied by a significant, NEP-driven reform introducing biannual exams. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu students have received clear confirmation of their Class 12 result date. As these events unfold, students and stakeholders are advised to stay informed through official announcements from the respective boards and agencies to navigate this crucial phase of their academic journey effectively.
