Unfair Means in CBSE Board Exam 2026: Know Actions and Penalties

1.1

Having question papers from previous years.

• If any student is caught with these unfair means, it can lead to the cancellation of the current examination of the respective subject.

• He/She shall be allowed to take that examination in the compartment examination, if otherwise eligible.

• If no evidence is available against the student, he/she may get the benefit of the doubt.

1.2

Writing Questions or Answers on any material other than the Answer Book for writing answers.

1.3

Tearing off any page of the answer book or supplementary answer book, etc.

1.4

Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the Examination Staff, during the examination time in the examination centre.

1.5

Having copying material (hard copy etc.) in her/his possession but have not use it.

1.6

Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by CBSE from time to time, in connection with the conduct of Examinations.

Sr No.

Unfair Means Case

Action, Panelties and Further Options

2.1

Affixing/uploading of fabricated photograph on the Admit Card.

Supported by Documentary Evidence

• It can lead to the cancellation of the current examination of all the Subjects.

• He/she shall have to take the examination in all subjects in the next year.

2.2

Erasing any information printed on the Answer Book(s).

2.3

Providing wrong information on the answer sheet.

Supported by documentary evidence

2.4

Having copying material in her/his possession (hard copy etc.) and having used it.

2.5

Communicating with another student or the Assistant Superintendent directly or indirectly.

2.6

Assisting other students to engage in malpractice.

2.7

Assisting other student(s) directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so.

2.8

Taking assistance from another student directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so.

Sr No.

Unfair Means Case

Action, Panelties and Further Options

3.1

Taking away the Answer Book out of the Examination Hall/Room/Centre.

• Officials can cancel the current as well as next year’s examinations in all subjects.

• He/she will have to take the examination in all subjects thereafter.

3.2

Smuggling out Question Paper or part thereof, out of the Examination Hall.

3.3

Smuggling out Answer Books/Supplementary Answer Sheet or part thereof, out of the Examination Hall.

3.4

Possession, use or attempted use of any electronic device (including Mobile Phone), which can be used as a communication device, after entering the examination centre.

3.5

Using abusive language, and threatening the staff on duty.

3.6

Indulging in violence at the time of examination or thereafter in the examination centre.

3.7

Forceful entry/exit in/from the Examination Centre or Hall.

Sr No.

Unfair Means Case

Action, Panelties and Further Options

4.1

Impersonation. Paying/placing/making someone else to write an examination.

• It can lead to the cancellation of the current as well as of the next three years’ examination in all subjects.

• He/she will have to take the examination in all subjects thereafter.

4.2

Uploading/sharing any examination-related material, correct or wrong, on social media.

4.3

Approaching any Authority(ies)/person(s) related to the conduct of exams, soliciting unauthorised privilege(s) in these Examinations.

4.4

Taking legal courses or any other means to influence CBSE to gain an advantage in their favour by providing false information.

Sr No.

Unfair Means Case

Action, Panelties and Further Options

5.1

Using obscene/derogatory language in the answer book.

• He/she will be counselled by the UFM Committee so that she/he abstains from using such language in the answer book in future examinations.

• Currency notes etc. shall be forfeited and deposited in the Board’s account.

5.2

Using threatening language in the Answer Book for the evaluators, with or without any appeal.

5.3

Using language/threat of harm to oneself in the Answer Book with or without any appeal.

5.4

Use any other Ink or Pencil for writing answers in the answer book.

5.5