CBSE Exam Rules for Class 10 and 12: New Guidelines For CBSE Exams 2025

CBSE Exam Rules for Class 10 and 12: New Guidelines For CBSE Exams 2025

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CBSE Class 12th Exam Date:17 Feb' 26 - 17 Feb' 26

Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 21 Feb 2025, 04:15 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently released the instructions for the students appearing for the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams on November 20, 2024. The CBSE Class 10th exams are being conducted from February 15 to March 18, 2025, and CBSE Class 12 were started on February 15 and will end on April 4, 2025. The students need to follow the exam rules and regulations when appearing for the CBSE board exams. Students can visit the official website, cbse.gov.in, to learn more about the CBSE exam rules for Classes 10 and 12.

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  1. CBSE Exam Rules for Students
  2. CBSE General Exam Rules for Schools
  3. Steps to Write Roll Number in Answer Book

CBSE Exam Rules for Students

Some of the exam day guidelines are provided below:

  • Students will not be allowed to enter the examination centre after 10 am. Hence, they must reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
  • They must come to school in uniform and carry their school identity card along with the admit card issued by the CBSE.
  • They must read and adhere to the instructions given in the CBSE 10, 12 admit cards.
  • No student will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the examination is over.
  • All the candidates will have to maintain discipline in the examination centre, protect furniture and should not litter and ensure cleanliness.

CBSE General Exam Rules for Schools

  • The board exam will be conducted after the approval by the Chairman. The draft scheme of CBSE exam centres will be prepared by the controller of examinations.
  • The CBSE board exams will be conducted at the centres that are approved by the board and all the examination papers will be administered simultaneously at all the centres as per Indian Standard Time (IST).
  • As per the Affiliation Bye-Laws, the building and furniture of the affiliated schools shall be placed at the disposal of the board to conduct exams and for spot evaluation, free of charge and the management and the Principal shall cooperate with the board in carrying out the examination and evaluation of answer scripts.
  • Schools must provide teachers for conducting examinations and evaluation of scripts.

CBSE Do’s and Don’ts Rule in Examination Hall

  • Students are not allowed to write their name or sign in the answer book which may disclose their identity to the examiner.

  • In case, a student is found indulging in unfair means at CBSE board exam then their result will not be declared by the board and it will be marked under Unfair Means (UFM).

  • Students can also be disqualified from the exam for using unfair means for that year. However, in extreme cases, the board can extend it to a maximum of 5 years or permanently ban the student from taking any examinations of the board.

  • They should also avoid making common mistakes in CBSE 10th board exam.

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Items Students can carry to the CBSE Exam Hall

  • Hall ticket/ admit card

  • Identity card

  • Blue/ black ballpoint pen, eraser, sharpener, geometry box, colours in a transparent pouch

  • Transparent writing board

  • 500 ml water bottle (label removed)

Items Students can not carry to the CBSE Examination Hall

  • No bags

  • No phone

  • No smartwatch

  • No calculators

Steps to Write Roll Number in Answer Book

Students appearing for the exam must follow the following rules to write their CBSE roll numbers in the answer book:

  • The roll number for both Class 10 and 12 will either start from ‘’1” or “2”.

  • Digit “1” or “2” will represent special information.

  • In the answer book, there will be space for writing 7 digits, i.e., CBSE board roll number. However, since 2020, roll numbers are of 8 digits.

  • Students can write “1” or “2” before the given box.

  • Make sure to darken the place below 1 or 2 in the 1st or 2nd line.

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Hello,

The date of 12 exam is depends on which board you belongs to . You should check the exact date of your exam by visiting the official website of your respective board.

Hope this information is useful to you.

Hello,

Class 12 biology questions papers 2023-2025 are available on cbseacademic.nic.in , and other educational website. You can download PDFs of questions papers with solution for practice. For state boards, visit the official board site or trusted education portal.

Hope this information is useful to you.

Hello Pruthvi,

Taking a drop year to reappear for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) is a well-defined process. As a repeater, you are fully eligible to take the exam again to improve your score and secure a better rank for admissions.

The main procedure involves submitting a new application for the KCET through the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website when registrations open for the next academic session. You must pay the required application fee and complete all formalities just like any other candidate. A significant advantage for you is that you do not need to retake your 12th board exams. Your previously secured board marks in the qualifying subjects will be used again. Your new KCET rank will be calculated by combining these existing board marks with your new score from the KCET exam. Therefore, your entire focus during this year should be on preparing thoroughly for the KCET to achieve a higher score.

For more details about the KCET Exam preparation, CLICK HERE.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

Yes, you can switch from Science in Karnataka State Board to Commerce in CBSE for 12th. You will need a Transfer Certificate from your current school and meet the CBSE school’s admission requirements. Since you haven’t studied Commerce subjects like Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies, you may need to catch up before or during 12th. Not all CBSE schools accept direct admission to 12th from another board, so some may ask you to join Class 11 first. Make sure to check the school’s rules and plan your subject preparation.



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For the 12th CBSE Hindi Medium board exam, important questions usually come from core chapters like “Madhushala”, “Jhansi ki Rani”, and “Bharat ki Khoj”.
Questions often include essay writing, letter writing, and comprehension passages. Grammar topics like Tenses, Voice Change, and Direct-Indirect Speech are frequently asked.
Students should practice poetry questions on themes and meanings. Important questions also cover summary writing and translation from Hindi to English or vice versa.
Previous years’ question papers help identify commonly asked questions.
Focus on writing practice to improve handwriting and presentation. Time management during exams is key to answering all questions effectively.