What’s allowed and what’s not in CBSE Board exam

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The CBSE Class 10 and 12 board examinations will start on Saturday, February 15.

CBSE Board exam: The date sheets for the CBSE Board Exam 2025 for classes 10th and 12th have been announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Students are advised to follow the exam guidelines and instructions.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 board examinations will start on Saturday, February 15 in which over 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and 26 other countries are expected to take part.
On Saturday, February 15, which is the first day, Class 10 students will appear for the English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers. Class 12 students will appear for the Entrepreneurship paper. The timing of the exams is 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.


The key subjects for the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 include English, Science, Social Science, Mathematics, and Hindi.

The CBSE Board Exams for Class 12 students will commence on February 15, 2025, with Entrepreneurship paper, and will end on April 4, 2025, with Psychology paper.

Admit cards and important documents
Admit cards for both Class 10 and 12 have been issued through the respective schools on the Pariksha Sangam portal. According to the rules, regular students must carry the admit cards along with their school identity cards while private candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID along with their admit card.

Examination hall rules
In its endeavour to hold the exams smoothly, CBSE has put in place clear guidelines regarding permitted and prohibited items inside the examination hall

What is allowed
Admit card and school ID (for regular students) or government-issued photo ID (for private candidates).
Transparent pouch with essential stationery, blue or royal blue ink/ballpoint/gel pen, pencil, eraser, geometry box, scale, and writing pad.Transparent water bottle, analogue watch (without calculator), metro card, bus pass, and money.
Students with Dyscalculia may use calculators provided by the exam centre.

What is prohibited
Electronic devices, including mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, smartwatches, and cameras.
Unauthorized study materials such as textbooks, notes, and flashcards.
Wallets, handbags, goggles, pouches, or any similar items.
Any food or drink (except for diabetic students with prior approval)

Dress code and other instructions
CBSE mandates that regular students must wear their school uniforms, while private candidates should opt for light-coloured clothing. Students are advised to arrive at the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time and carefully read the instructions on the question paper before attempting answers.
Class 10 exams will conclude on March 13 while Class 12 exams will conclude on April 2. Students must strictly adhere to these guidelines to ensure a smooth and fair examination process.