Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 20
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for Class X is all set to commence from tomorrow. The first exam will be for e-Publishing and e-Office. Examination for the main subjects will commence from March 7 with mathematics.
The CBSE has introduced a series of changes for conducting the examinations this year. The board has toughened rules for students appearing for the examinations.
No entry after 10 am
It is important to note that the doors of the exam hall will be opened at 09.45 am, which is 45 minutes before the commencement of the exam every day. All candidates are advised to be in their seats by 10 am, which is 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
The board has clearly instructed that after the commencement of the examination, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre after 10 am whatsoever may be the reason. Candidates will be subjected to extensive and compulsory physical checking before entering the exam centre.
Extra marks for creativity
Candidates are required to bring their own pen, pencil and ink. Only blue-black or royal blue ink/ballpoint pen is to be used. There will be 33% extra internal choices and consideration will be given for creative answers while giving marks.
Unfair means cases to be dealt with police action
All cases of unfair means will also be reported to the local police for taking appropriate action according to the law. The complaint/report will be sent to the local police in a prescribed format by the authorities concerned.
Here’s what you need to remember
Unfair means
Having in possession any prohibited item or article in examination centre or may be used for unfair practices, including any stationery item, communication device, accessories, eatable items, ornaments or any other material or information relevant or not relevant to the examination in the paper concerned.
What CBSE advises on the day of exams?
Dress code
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