"No need to be nervous": Students confident as CBSE board exams begin for classes 10 and 12

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 began on Saturday, with over 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and abroad appearing for them.
The exams are being conducted from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM across 7,842 centres in India and 26 locations abroad.
On the first day, Class 10 students are taking the English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers, while Class 12 students are appearing for the Entrepreneurship exam.

"I have prepared well for the English exam today. I am very confident. I have revised everything well," said a Class 10 student in Delhi.
"I am both excited and nervous about the exam. I have prepared well. We have the English language exam today. We have to prepare for the board exams, but there is no need to be nervous... The PM also said that we should not be stressed...," said another student appearing for the Class 10 CBSE board exam at a centre in Lucknow.

Ahead of the exams, former Chief Minister of Delhi Atishi, took to social media platform X to wish students a "bright future."

As the CBSE Board Exams for Class X and XII begin today, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all students appearing for these important exams.

This marks a significant milestone in your academic journey, and I encourage you to approach it with confidence, determination, and a…

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 15, 2025

"As the CBSE Board Exams for Class X and XII begin today, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all students appearing for these important exams. This marks a significant milestone in your academic journey, and I encourage you to approach it with confidence, determination, and a positive mindset. Believe in yourself, trust your preparation, and remember that exams are just a stepping stone toward a bright future. Wishing you all the very best!" she wrote.
CBSE has issued strict guidelines to maintain the integrity of the exams. Regular students must wear school uniforms, while private candidates should opt for light-coloured clothing.
Students were asked to arrive at the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time and carefully read the question paper instructions before answering.
The board has also listed items prohibited inside the exam hall, including mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, smartwatches, cameras, unauthorized study materials, wallets, handbags, goggles, and pouches. Food and drinks are not allowed, except for diabetic students with prior approval.
Admit cards have been issued via the Pariksha Sangam Portal. Regular students must carry their admit cards and school IDs, while private candidates need a government-issued photo ID.
To ensure smooth conduct, CBSE held a live webcast at 2:30 PM on Friday on its YouTube channel, detailing exam and evaluation guidelines for centre superintendents and other officials.
The Class 10 exams will continue until March 18, while Class 12 exams will conclude on April 4. This year, CBSE has provided sufficient gaps between major subjects to ease the examination process.
Given the increased student commute on examination days, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced special facilitation measures in partnership with CISF. Students will be given priority during frisking and ticketing at metro stations, with additional staff deployed to assist them during peak hours. (ANI)