Vaibhav Suryavanshi skips CBSE class 10 exam, Know what his Principal said

Emerging Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi did not appear for his Class 10 mathematics examination conducted by CBSE, sparking discussion about academic flexibility for young athletes.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 17 February 2026, 3:51 PM IST

School Marks Vaibhav Suryavanshi Absent in First CBSE Paper

New Delhi: India's emerging young cricketer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, is currently in the news for his studies. The CBSE 10th board exams began on February 17th and will continue until March 11th. The mathematics paper was on the first day of the exam, but Vaibhav did not appear at his exam center, sparking considerable local discussion.

Vaibhav did not reach the exam center

Vaibhav was marked absent on the first day at the Samastipur exam center. According to the school administration, he had a mathematics paper scheduled, but he did not appear for the exam. This raised questions about whether he had decided to skip the exam this year due to his busy schedule with cricket.

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Principal gave official information

The school principal stated that, as per board policy, a student who does not appear for the exam is marked absent. He also stated that no formal notification had been given to the school by Vaibhav or his family. However, they were hopeful that Vaibhav would definitely appear for the exam on the first day.

The principal also hinted that he might have been unable to appear for the exam due to cricket matches, practice sessions, or other professional commitments. He also expressed hope that Vaibhav would be able to appear for the upcoming exams.

Family had already expressed their inability

Vaibhav's family had already clarified that the cricket schedule was extremely busy. Furthermore, there was a possibility of crowds of fans and players at the examination center, making it practically impossible to take the exam. This led to the decision not to appear for the board exams this year.

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Discussion on Balancing Studies and Sports

This incident has once again highlighted the challenge faced by young athletes-where they have to balance their studies and professional sports careers.