CBSE Enforces Strict Exam Rules With Severe Penalties for Violations

The board has introduced new guidelines for Class 10 and 12 exams, including a two-year ban for possession of prohibited items or spreading exam-related rumors.

• The CBSE board exams for Class 10 and 12 are scheduled to begin on February 15, 2025, with approximately 44 lakh students expected to appear.
• Students caught with prohibited items like electronic devices will face cancellation of their current and next year's exams across all subjects.
• New penalties under the Unfair Means Rules include severe consequences for spreading rumors, smuggling exam materials, or using electronic communication tools during exams.
• Schools are required to educate students, parents, and staff about exam ethics, prohibited items, and penalties to ensure fair conduct.
• Physical frisking procedures and strict adherence to a dress code and permitted items list will be enforced at examination centers.

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