In a letter addressed to school principals/heads and centre superintendents, the board said it expects all board exam students to be aware of ethics, rules and instructions issued by CBSE.
The board has asked schools to:
Read the guidelines and penalties for unfair means (UFM) to the students.
Brief students and parents about exam ethics and penalties.
Inform students that they should not spread or believe in rumours that can impact the smooth conduct of the exam.
Remind students not to carry any banned items to the exam centre.
Brief deployed exam officials.
If the board finds a student in possession of banned items, such as electronic devices, or if a candidate spreads rumours about the exam, his/her current and next year’s exam will be cancelled.
Stationery items: Textual material (printed or written), bits of paper, calculator, pen drive, log table (will be provided by centres), electronic pen, scanner, etc. Students with Dyscalculia are permitted to use calculators provided by the exam centre.
Communication device: Mobile phone, Bluetooth, earphones, microphone, pager, health band, smart watch, camera, etc.
Other items: Wallet, goggles, handbags, pouches, etc.
Any eatable item (opened or packed) except for diabetic students.
Any other items which could be used for unfair means.