Every year, the weeks leading up to board examinations turn Delhi’s roads and public transport into a test of endurance — for students already on edge. This time, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has stepped in to take some of that pressure off. With the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Board Examinations 2026 for Classes X and XII running from February 17 to April 10, 2026, DMRC has rolled out a set of facilitation measures aimed at making commutes smoother for the lakhs of students travelling across the city on exam days.The move comes as metro stations witness a sharp surge in footfall on examination mornings, when students — admit cards in hand and nerves already stretched — queue at entry gates and ticket counters. To manage the rush without adding to students’ stress, DMRC has partnered with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to put special arrangements in place across its network.Priority at the gatesStudents carrying their CBSE admit cards will be given priority during security checks at metro stations. Rather than waiting in the regular queue, they will be moved ahead at frisking points — a step that could make a real difference on mornings when every minute counts.Faster ticketing tooThe priority does not stop at the security gate. Students showing their admit cards will also be moved ahead while purchasing tickets at Ticket Office Machines (TOM) and Customer Care (CC) centres. For those who still rely on token tickets rather than smart cards, this means less time standing in line and more time getting to their exam centre.Announcements to keep commuters informedDMRC will also run special centralised announcements at metro stations throughout the examination period. These announcements are intended to guide students and keep general commuters informed about the facilitation measures in place, helping manage the overall flow at busy stations.The examinations run through April 10, 2026, meaning the measures will remain active for nearly two months — covering the full stretch of both Class X and Class XII papers.
