Top Mistakes Students Make During CBSE 10th, 12th Board Exam Preparation
Here are top mistakes students often make during their CBSE board exam preparation. Also, read the article below to know how to avoid them...
CBSE Board Exam Preparation 2026: The CBSE Board Exams 2026 Class 10, 12 will begin on February 17, 2026. One must know that it is important to understand what not to do in order to stop wasting their time and effort on unimportant tasks. Avoiding these mistakes can improve their CBSE preparation and reduce stress.
Here are some mistakes students often make during their CBSE board exam preparation. Read the article below to know how to avoid them.
- Students should not begin their CBSE 10th, 12th preparation without making a proper study plan. Divide chapters into topics and spend time covering every topic.
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To score 100 percent in CBSE board exams, you must complete all the topics mentioned in the syllabus and be thorough with the concepts. You can follow the points below that will help you score cent per cent-
- Study Plan to Complete the Syllabus on Time.
- Manage Time for Revision.
- Keep One Sample Paper & Mock Test To Solve Each Day
- Identify Mistakes & Rectify Them
- List Down Important Topics
- Master Good Writing Skills
- Stop Cramming, Understand the Concept
CBSE board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year.
So, you are advised to go through the CBSE 10th syllabus and solve as many previous years question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the CBSE 10th board exams.
You can go through the article below to check the penalties for cheating during board exams:
- Students must refer to the updated syllabus to know chapters, units that are required to be studied. This way, students will not waste time on reading topics that are not coming in exam.
- It is advisable to begin early and distribute syllabus over months. Early starters have advantage of multiple revisions, better confidence, and less stress.
- Students are advised to have a healthy routine. They must get 7–8 hours of sleep, eat nutritious food, and take short breaks to relax. A healthy body supports an alert and focused mind.
CBSE released the CBSE date sheet 2026 in November 2025 on Board's website. The CBSE Board exams 2026 will be conducted between February 17 and April 5, 2026.
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There is no concept of good or bad marks in class 12 CBSE board. You must focus on your studies and work hard towards schieveing good score in the board exams. The concept of good/bad marks can be benchmarked by you depending on the stream/career you have chosen for yourself. If you wish to enter IIT and become an engineer, you must aim for 90+ percentage, so on and so forth.
Thus, set an aim for yourself and build a way to reach the goal and THAT shall be good enough for you.
All the best!
No, you can easily clear the CBSE 10th board exams with hardwork and smart studying. Study effectively and remain attentive in classes. Be regular with your work. Divide the CBSE 10th syllabus in parts and work towards achieving the daily goal set by you.
And when there are 2-3 months left for the exams to begin, practice solving sample papers. Stick to NCERT and DO IT WELL. NCERT is enough to fetch you good marks.
And last but not the least the most important thing is have faith and confidence on yourself. Don't take these exams too seriously. No, I'm not denying the fact that “boards are important", boards are definitely important but don't pressurise yourself.
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You have to just revise your subjects daily. You can also buy some handbooks. The best way is to study daily. Just two months before exam buy a 10 years solved and study it.