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According to CBSE a total of 44 lakh students enrolled in 204 subjects will participate in their Class 10 and 12 board examinations starting on February 15, 2025. CBSE has published complete guidelines that outline what students can and cannot bring along with specific dress requirements students need to follow to maintain exam integrity.

The enforcement of these guideposts works to stop unlawful behaviors during testing sessions while fostering security standards across all testing locations. Students need to review the examination guidelines so they prevent issues or rule breakings when taking their tests.

Rules exist about which personal items students can bring with them into the exam location.

The CBSE board maintains a defined set of items which students must carry when entering examination spaces. Students need these mandatory examination materials for successful participation which undergo strict examination conduct regulations for transparency and fairness.

Admit Card and Identity Proof

The Admit Card and School Identity Card must be present for all regular students who participate in the test.
Regular students must bring their Admit Card together with either an Aadhaar Card, Passport or PAN Card as their government-issued photo identification document.

Stationery Items
Every student needs to put their stationery items inside a transparent pouch. Permitted stationery includes:

Geometry/Pencil Box
Blue or Royal Blue Ink/Ball Point/Gel Pen
Scale
Writing Pad
Eraser

Personal Items

Transparent water bottle: All students may bring their water bottles through a clear container as they need hydration.
Analogue watch: Students may only wear traditional watches with analogue display while digital and smartwatch models remain banned.
Metro cards, bus passes, and money: The examination board permits these items for students who need them when traveling between the assessment center.

Students should verify their possessions against CBSE regulations before proceeding.

The examination hall prohibits specific items

The examination process security remains protected through CBSE's detailed restriction of what students may bring into the testing environment. Introducing these items to the exam hall qualifies as rule violation which will trigger penalties under "Unfair Means" disciplinary measures.

Prohibited Stationery

Textual materials (printed or written)
Students with dyscalculia will receive calculators at the center but others are required to leave theirs outside.
Students must use only the following items: Pen Drives with additional Log Tables supplied at the center and Electronic Pen or Scanner devices.

Electronic Devices

Mobile Phones
Bluetooth devices and Earphones
The banned devices list contains Smartwatches with microphone functions and Pagers together with Health monitoring bands while Microphones themselves are also forbidden.
Cameras or any other recording devices

Personal Accessories

Wallets, Goggles, Handbags, Pouches, or similar items
Climate-controlled eatables counting packed goods may be brought by students only if they hold special permission because of their medical condition.

Other Restricted Items
Exam regulations forbid all pieces of equipment which might help students perform dishonest activities.

Students need to know examinations hall breaches lead to rules violations that can cause disqualification along with other possible disciplinary measures.

Dress Code for Examination Day

CBSE established a specific dress code for students to standardize appearance and stop students from hiding unauthorized items.

For Regular Students:
All scheduled exam dates require students to wear their school uniform during testing hours.

For Private Students:
Regular students who attend exams privately must wear light-colored attire that excludes decorative styles or accessories or embellishments.

Students must obey the dress code after every examination. Failure to follow the instructions will result in denied access to the examination rooms.

Security Measures and Physical Frisking

CBSE establishes strong security measures to stop examinees from using dishonest methods for exams. All students must submit to complete physical exams before proceeding to the exam building admission points.

All security staff members will verify whether testing candidates transport prohibited items into the classroom space. All centers will conduct security checks using manual procedures alongside metal detector equipment to screen students. Complete student cooperation during this process will help prevent exam delays from happening.

Tips for Students

Arrive Early: Students must arrive at the testing facility 30-45 minutes prior to the reporting deadline to preserve inspection efficiency.
Carry Essentials Only: Students should only bring approved items to the exam because aside from causing problems it will create unnecessary stress.
Review Guidelines: Knowing the rules before you start will help you stay away from unintentional rule breaking.
Stay Hydrated and Calm: A transparent water bottle with you alongside mental calmness will optimize your examination performance.

The board establishes a regular mechanism for running a fair examination system through CBSE's guidance.

The guidelines of CBSE demonstrate its dedication to providing equal and open examinations for every student. The rules direct students to focus solely on their performance by eliminating both the uncertainty and worries about misbehaving.

These procedures are designed to simplify the testing operation while protecting the exam's national importance for the 44 lakh participating students across 204 testing fields.