98 percent Class XII students appeared for exam in Northeast Delhi

More than 98 percent students appeared for Class XII exam in riot-hit northeast Delhi on Friday, a CBSE official said.

There were 2,698 centres for 1,99,763 registered candidates for the Central Board Secondary Exam (CBSE) Class XII Political Science exam in India, including entire Delhi, and foreign countries.

"It is encouraging to note that more than 98 percent students appeared in the exam from northeast Delhi," the official said.

CBSE Class X exam for Elements of Business was also held smoothly at 60 centres, the official added.