CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams: List of Banned Items & Penalties for Violations

This year the CBSE exam guidelines emphasise strict penalties for violations. Students found carrying mobile phones, electronic gadgets or any other electronic items during the exam will be suspended from future exams for two years. Also, those spreading rumours to disrupt the exam process will be barred from appearing in the current and next year's exams.

Permitted items at the examination centre:

1. Admit card and school ID card
2. Any government photo ID card along with admit card
3. Stationery: Geometry/pencil box, blue/royal blue ink/ballpoint/gel pen, scale, writing pad, eraser
4. Analogue watch and transparent water bottle
5. Metro card, bus pass and money

Prohibited items:

1. Any text material (printed or written), pieces of paper
2. Calculators, pen drives, log tables, electric
3. Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, smartwatches, cameras
4. Other personal belongings such as wallets, goggles, handbags and pouches
5. Any open or packaged food items, except essential items for diabetics

CBSE Warns Of Two-Year Ban On Board Exams For Students Violating Rules

NEW DELHI: Issuing a stern warning against exam malpractices, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has said that students found resorting to unfair means during exams will be barred from appearing in board exams for two years.

CBSE has released the notification regarding the examination policy for class 10th and 12th students. The class 10th and 12th board examinations for the year 2025 are scheduled to begin on February 15.

This notification has been issued to school principals and heads, emphasizing on strict adherence to the examination-related guidelines.

CBSE has warned students of dire consequences if they violate the rules. Students caught cheating or carrying electronic devices will have their exams cancelled and will be banned for two years. It said that cheating, violence and sharing exam-related material on social media will be severely punished.

Penalties for Violations

The notification issued by CBSE said, "You would agree that it is essential to conduct fair examinations in the academic interest of students. Accordingly, detailed "Unfair Means Rules" have been framed by CBSE. It is desirable that before the commencement of examinations, all students appearing in the Board examinations be informed about the ethics of examinations, their rules and the instructions issued by CBSE. Though the instructions are given on the student's admit card, this communication requests all principals of CBSE affiliated schools to sensitise their students and create general awareness towards the prohibition of use of unfair practices in the examination hall/centre."

1. Schools should educate students about the examination policy and the penalties associated with it.
2. The officers appointed for examination duty should be informed in detail about their responsibilities.
3. Parents should be informed about the examination policy and penalties for not following the rules.
4. Students are advised not to believe or spread any rumours that may hamper the smooth conduct of the examinations.
5. On the day of the examination, students should be reminded not to carry any prohibited items to the examination centres.

CBSE Enforces Strict Exam Rules

The CBSE notice highlights a new provision under the Unfair Means Act, which states that students involved in spreading rumours that disrupt the smooth conduct of the examinations will also face serious consequences.

Their examinations of all subjects of the current and coming year will be cancelled and after this, they will be allowed to appear in examinations of all subjects.

Apart from this, a new penalty has also been introduced under Category 3 of the UFM Rules.

Possession or use of any electronic device that serves as a communication device after entering the examination centre will be punishable. Violations will require a report from the invigilators or inspection staff.

CBSE has urged all stakeholders to strictly follow these guidelines.

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