ICSE, ISC Board Exam 2021: Here are some important points you should know

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will conduct ICSE 10th and ISC 12^th exams 2021 from May 5 to June 16.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will conduct the ICSE 10^th and ISC 12^th board exams in May and June, 2021. While Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) or Class 10 exams are scheduled from May 5 to June 7, Indian School Certificate (ISC) or Class 12 final exams will be held from May 5 to June 16. However, for ISC students who will appear for Computer Science, Home Science and Indian Music Carnatic exams will have to appear for practical exams on April 8 and 9.

Students preparing for the examinations must ensure to finish the complete syllabus and cover all the topics listed in it. It is also important that they solve, practice, and analyze the ISC sample papers and ICSE previous years’ question papers to get familiar with exam pattern, marking scheme and the type of questions asked. The ICSE, ISC time table 2021 can be downloaded from the official website. Students can also check the ICSE 10th time table 2021 and ISC 12th time table 2021 by clicking on the links provided below.

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Along with the exam dates, the time table also mentions the instructions for students which must be followed during exam days. Here are 10 things students should know about ICSE, ISC board exam 2021:

Reach exam centre and take your seats early

Students should take their seats at least five minutes before the time for the start of the examination. Carefully read all general directions given at the beginning of a paper, which include the number of questions that should be answered. Students should note that must only answer the number of questions as mentioned in the question paper.

Students who arrive late to the exam hall will be required to give a satisfactory explanation and reason to the supervising examiner. Except in exceptional circumstances, the question paper will not be handed over to any students who is more than half an hour late. Also, students will not be allowed to leave the examination room before the conclusion of the paper.

Reach out to the examiner in case of any query

Inform the examiner in case a student is handed the wrong question paper. “If an examination paper for which you are not entered is handed to you, or if the questions indicate that a map or any other stationery should also have been given to you, bring it to the attention of the supervising examiner at once,” the council informed.

Sign the answer booklet at the space provided

On the top sheet of the answer booklet, students are required to put their signature in the space provided. Clearly write the unique identification number, index number and subject in the space provided. This information should also be written on the front sheet of each continuation booklet used. If students are using loose maps, graph papers, etc. they must write this information on those sheets also.

Use black or blue ballpoint pen only

All entries in the answer booklet are to be made with black or blue ballpoint pen only. Students may use a fountain pen or ballpoint pen for writing the answers, but pencils may be used only for diagrams. Carry mathematical and drawing instruments and colour pencils for subjects for which they will be needed.

Leave margins and begin each answer on a separate line

Students need to write on both sides of the answer booklet and leave a margin at both the right-hand and the left-hand edges. Begin the answer to each separate part of a question on a separate line. Write the question number in the left-hand margin at the beginning of each answer. Leave a blank space after the answer to each question.

Use of any electronic device is prohibited

Use of any electronic devices, hand, desk or other types of calculating machines are not permitted during exams.

Extra 15 minutes for reading the question paper

Additional 15 minutes additional time will be given for reading the question paper. Do not waste time writing down information that is not asked for as no marks will be awarded. When the time allotted for writing the examination is over, arrange the answer scripts sequentially. See that they have the index number, UID and subject written on them.

Follow COVID19 safety guidelines

All students must follow safety guidelines related of COVID19. They must wear face masks and maintain social distancing. Wearing hand gloves is optional. Students must reach the examination centre well ahead of time to ensure staggered movement and smooth entry into the school, to avoid overcrowding.

Students must carry their own stationery and art utensils and avoid sharing those with others. They should also carry their own water bottles. They must not share food or water with others. If any additional safety instructions are issued by exam centres, those must be followed as well.

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