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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Board Exams 2025 officially begin on Saturday, February 15. The exams will be held for over 44 lakh students across approximately 8,000 schools in India and 26 other countries worldwide.

On the first day of the exams, Class 10 students will sit for the English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. At the same time, Class 12 students will appear for the Entrepreneurship paper in the same shift. Check complete list of the exam dates here.

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Students appearing for the exams are required to have a minimum of 75% attendance to be eligible to sit for the exams. The Class 10 board exams will conclude on March 18, 2025, while the Class 12 exams will end on April 4, 2025.

Students are reminded to bring their admit cards and school identity cards. Private students should carry a government-issued photo ID proof along with their admit cards.

Important guidelines for the exam day include:
– Only allowed items: Transparent pouch, geometry/pencil box, pens (blue/royal blue ink/ballpoint/gel), scale, eraser, writing pad, analogue watch, transparent water bottle, metro card, bus pass, and money.
– Prohibited items: Stationery like calculators, textual materials, electronic devices (including mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, and smartwatches), wallets, handbags, and food items (except for diabetics).
– Dress code: Regular students must wear their school uniform, while private students are advised to wear light clothing.

Delhi Metro prioritises students in frisking & ticketing:

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has introduced special measures to assist students during the CBSE Board Exams 2025, ensuring smoother travel and faster access.

Students carrying their CBSE Admit Cards will be given priority during security checks at metro stations. Students showing their Admit Cards will also be prioritised while purchasing tickets at Ticket Office Machines (TOM) and Customer Care (CC) centres.

DMRC staff has visited schools, interacted with principals, and informed them about the nearest metro stations and available support for students.

DMRC has requested schools to display posters providing details of the nearest metro station along with a QR code for easy ticket booking to assist students in planning their travel.

Centralised announcements will be made at metro stations to help guide students.

detailed list of metro stations closest to examination centers has also been uploaded on the DMRC website and official mobile application for easy reference.

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