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CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), is all set to conduct the Class 10 and 12 board examinations 2025 from February 15 onwards. CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams: Permitted and Barred Items for Board Exam 2025.
Now, it’s natural for students to have important queries with regard to the examination. According to the official CBSE Date Sheet 2025, the board exams will be conducted until April 4, 2025. As per CBSE 10th Date Sheet 2025, Class 10 exams will be conducted from February 15 to March 18, 2025.
Meanwhile, Class 12 CBSE exams 2025 will be conducted from February 15 to April 4, 2025, as per CBSE Class 12 Date Sheet 2025.
CBSE Board Exam 2025 Permitted Items:
Candidates are allowed to carry the following items:
CBSE 10th Admit Card 2025/ CBSE 12th Admit Card 2025 & School Identity Card (For Regular Students)
Regular students must carry their admit card and school identity card for verification at the centre.
CBSE Admit Card 2025 & Any Government-Issued Photo Identity Proof (For Private Students)
Private students must bring their admit card along with any government-issued photo ID, such as a voter ID, Aadhar card, or passport, for identity verification.
Stationery Items
Students can carry essential stationery in a transparent pouch, including:
Geometry/Pencil Box
Blue or Royal Blue Ink/Ballpoint Gel Pen
Scale, Writing Pad, Eraser
Analogue Watch
A simple analogue watch is allowed. Digital watches, smartwatches, or any other electronic devices are not permitted.
Transparent Water Bottle
Candidates can carry a transparent water bottle for hydration.
Metro Card, Bus Pass, and Money
Candidates are allowed to bring a metro card, bus pass, or money for convenience.
Also Read: CBSE Class 10 Admit Card released: Click here to download
CBSE 2025 Exam Barred Items:
The following items are strictly prohibited at the examination centre for CBSE 10th Board Exam 2025/ CBSE 12th Board Exams 2025:
Stationery and Electronic Devices
Textual material, whether printed or written
Calculator (except for students with learning disabilities like dyscalculia, who are permitted to use a calculator as per CBSE Circular No. CBSE/COORD/2020)
Pen drives, calculators, log tables (log tables will be provided by the exam centres)
Electronic pens, scanners, etc.
Communication Devices
Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, smartwatches, cameras, etc., are all prohibited.
Other Prohibited Items
Wallets, goggles, handbags, and pouches are not allowed.
Any eatable items (except for diabetic students who are permitted to carry food for medical reasons).
Unfair Means
Any items that could be used for unfair means, such as unauthorized notes or gadgets, will lead to punishment under the “Unfair Means” category.
Note: The use of the above items will result in severe consequences, as per the examination rules.
