CBSE Releases Important Notice On Exam Ethics, Dress Code And Prohibited Items – News18

Last Updated:January 24, 2025, 14:00 IST

CBSE instructs schools to inform Class 10th and 12th students about exam ethics and consequences of unfair practices. Using electronic devices will lead to severe penalties.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked all affiliated schools to inform the students appearing for the upcoming Class 10th and Class 12th board about examination ethics and the consequences of indulging in unfair practices. The board issued an order on Thursday emphasising the importance of fair conduct to maintain the integrity of the examination process.

The board has reiterated the need for schools to brief students on the “Unfair Means Rules” (UFM), detailing prohibited actions such as the possession and use of electronic devices, including mobile phones, within the examination centre. CBSE has stressed that such violations will result in severe penalties, including the cancellation of both the current and next year’s exams.

CBSE has asked the Principals and school officials to share the UFM guidelines with students and their parents, ensuring they are aware of the penalties for violating examination ethics. Schools have been advised to remind students on the day of the examination to avoid carrying barred items to the exam centre.

It is pertinent to note that if a student possesses any communication devices or spreads rumours then it will be considered an act of unfair means and the student’s exam for the current year and the next year will be cancelled.

CBSE 10th, 12th Board Exams: What Is Allowed?

a) Admit Card &School Identity Card (for regular students)

b) Admit Card & Any Govt. Issued Photo Identity Proof (for Pvt. Students)

c) Stationery items i.e., Transparent Pouch, Geometry/Pencil Box, Blue/Royal Blue Ink/Ball Point/Gel Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Eraser,

d) Analogue Watch, Transparent Water Bottle.

e) Metro Card, Bus Pass, Money.

CBSE Board Exams 2025: What Is Not Allowed?

a) Any stationery item – such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, or Calculator (Students with a Learning Disability i.e. Dyscalculia are permitted to use a Calculator as per Circular No. CBSE/COORD/2020 dated 20.01.2020 and are provided the same by Exam centre), Pen Drives, Calculator, Log Table (shall be provided by the centres), Electronic Pen/ Scanner, etc.

b) Any communication device – such as Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones,

Microphone, Pager, Health Band, Smart Watch, Camera, etc.

c) Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Pouches, etc.

d) Any eatable item opened or packed, except for diabetic students

e) Any other item which could be used for unfair means

f) Use of the above or similar items will be treated under the “Unfair Means” category and will attract punishment as per rules.

CBSE Board Exam 2025 Dress Code

During the CBSE Board Exam 2025, the regular students are required to wear their school uniform, while private students are expected to wear light clothes. Approximately 44 lakh students are set to appear in the CBSE Board Exam 2025 which is scheduled to begin on February 15, 2025.