CBSE Cracks Down on 30 Fake Twitter Handles, Asks Not to Follow

New Delhi: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a proactive initiative to combat proliferation of fake social media accounts misrepresenting Board's identity on X (formerly Twitter). In a bid to curb misinformation, CBSE has unveiled a list of nearly 30 Twitter handles impersonating Board, stressing that its sole official account on X is '@cbseindia29'.

"It has come to notice of Central Board of Secondary Education that following handles have been found using name and/or logo of CBSE, with intention to deceive general public on X," stated CBSE in its latest notification.

Identifying Fake CBSE Accounts

Among numerous imposters, some of fake CBSE Twitter handles identified include:

- @Cbse_official

- @cbseboard

- @CBSENEWSINDIA

- @CBSEupdates

- @CBSE_Results

- @cbse_guide

Action Against Misinformation

CBSE has assured public that appropriate measures are being taken against se fraudulent social media accounts. In an official notice, Board urged public to follow only verified and auntic handle '@cbseindia29' for accurate information related to CBSE.

Important Notice Amidst Exam Season

CBSE's alert regarding fake social media handles underscores importance of vigilance while navigating online platforms, especially with upcoming board exams for Class 10 and 12 scheduled to commence on February 1. As misinformation continues to spre, it is crucial for students, parents, and general public to rely solely on verified sources for auntic updates, particularly during critical acemic periods.

ditionally, Board has announced a significant decision this year to refrain from awarding overall divisions, distinctions, or aggregates to students.