CBSE Class 10 Exam 2021-22: Check term 1 exam guidelines here

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is conducting CBSE Class 10 term 1 exam from today, November 17, 2021. The CBSE term 1 exam for Class 10 minor subjects will end on December 7, 2021. The major exams will be held from November 30 to December 11, 2021.

CBSE has released a set of important guidelines for term 1 exam on the official website, cbse.gov.in. Students appearing for the board exams must follow the guidelines given by CBSE for term 1 exam for Class 10 and 12. Check the general guidelines below.

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• The CBSE term 1 board exam 2021 is held in MCQ format. Students will be given OMR sheets to encircle the correct one.

• They must use a blue or black ball-point pen to mark their response in the OMR sheet for answering the questions.

• CBSE term 1 exam for Class 12 will be held for 114 subjects and 75 subjects in Class 10. The practical exams will be conducted by December 23, 2021.

• CBSE term 1 minor exams will begin at 11:30 am and 20 minutes of reading time will be given to the students instead of the previous 15 minutes.

• Students should carry their CBSE 10th admit card to the examination hall. Without it, they will not be allowed to sit for the exam.

• COVID-19 safety protocols such as wearing masks, use of sanitisers and maintaining social distancing during the exam is mandatory for all.

• They must report to the exam venue 1 hour prior to the commencement to avoid last minute hassle.

• CBSE has informed schools situated abroad to allow only 24 students in a single room and two centre superintendents will be deputed in one room.

• Use of advanced data analytics, CCTV, external observers/flying squads have been appointed to detect unfair means during examinations at centres.

• CBSE has extended assistance for exam centre superintendents for holding smooth, fair and successful CBSE term 1 exams for Class 10 and 12.