CBSE 12th

CBSE releases the guidelines for students appearing for CBSE 10th, 12th board exams. Students can check the instruction related to dress code, barred and permitted items below:

CBSE Board Exam Dress Code
The dress code for candidates attending the CBSE 10th Exam/CBSE 12th Exam is as follows:

For Regular Students: Candidates attending from schools are required to wear their school uniform on the exam day. This helps in easy identification and maintains discipline.
For Private Students: Private candidates should wear light clothes. It is advisable to choose comfortable attire, as students may need to spend several hours in the examination hall.

Permitted Items for CBSE Board Exam

• CBSE 10th Admit Card/ CBSE 12th Admit Card & School Identity Card (For Regular Students)
• Regular students must carry their admit card and school identity card for verification at the centre.
• CBSE Admit Card & Any Government-Issued Photo Identity Proof (For Private Students)
• Private students must bring their admit card along with any government-issued photo ID, such as a voter ID, Aadhar card, or passport, for identity verification.
• Stationery Items
• Students can carry essential stationery in a transparent pouch, including:
  Geometry/Pencil Box
  Blue or Royal Blue Ink/Ballpoint Gel Pen
  Scale, Writing Pad, Eraser
  Analogue Watch
  A simple analogue watch is allowed. Digital watches, smartwatches, or any other electronic devices are not permitted.
  Transparent Water Bottle
  Candidates can carry a transparent water bottle for hydration.
  Metro Card, Bus Pass, and Money
  Candidates are allowed to bring a metro card, bus pass, or money for convenience.

Barred Items for CBSE Exam 

• Stationery and Electronic Devices
• Textual material, whether printed or written
• Calculator (except for students with learning disabilities like dyscalculia, who are permitted to use a calculator as per CBSE Circular No. CBSE/COORD/2020)
• Pen drives, calculators, log tables (log tables will be provided by the exam centres)
• Electronic pens, scanners, etc.
• Communication Devices
• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, pagers, health bands, smartwatches, cameras, etc., are all prohibited.
• Other Prohibited Items
  Wallets, goggles, handbags, and pouches are not allowed.
  Any eatable items (except for diabetic students who are permitted to carry food for medical reasons).
  Unfair Means
  Any items that could be used for unfair means, such as unauthorized notes or gadgets, will lead to punishment under the “Unfair Means” category.

Note: The use of the above items will result in severe consequences, as per the examination rules.

To read the complete official circular as released by the board in 2025, click here.

Students need to work hard and prepare well for their Class 12 Board exams. They should complete the CBSE Class 12 syllabus 2026 and they also need to be familiar with the pattern of the exams. When they are well prepared, they will not feel the urge to cheat.

In case one gets caught cheating in CBSE 12th exams 2026, he/she must know the severe consequences of it. The Board released certain guidelines for students appearing for the board examinations. Students can download the official circular here.

To ensure that the exams are conducted fairly, CBSE has provided a clear list of items that are allowed and banned in the exam halls.

Following items are allowed in CBSE Board Exams:

• Admit card and school identity card  (for regular students)
• Admit card and any government-issued photo identity proof  (for private students)
• Stationery items required: Transparent pouch, geometry box, blue/royal blue ink pens, scale, writing pad, eraser
• Watch and transparent water bottle
• Metro card, bus pass, and money

List of Items Banned in CBSE Board Exams:

• Stationery: Textual material (printed or written), calculator, pen drives, log table, electronic pen, scanner
• Communication devices include: Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphone, health bands, smart watches, cameras, etc.
• Other prohibited items include Wallets, goggles, handbags, pouches, food items etc (except in the case of diabetic students), or anything that may be used as an unfair means.

It is essentials for the students to adhere to these rules; any student found breaching them would be disqualified for exams.

CBSE Board Exam Dress Code: What to Wear

In order to ensure uniformity during the exam, CBSE has issued clear guidelines for the students on the dress code.

• Regular students should wear school uniform.
• Private candidates must wear light clothes that are suitable for the examination environment.

Following these dress code guidelines, the students ensure a hassle-free entry into the exam halls.

Penalties for Unfair Means and Violations

CBSE has specified a long list of unfair means under various heads: cheating, possession of unauthorized material, and adoption of malpractices in the examination hall. The punishments prescribed for these are severe and can be one or more of the following:

• Cancellation of exams for the current and forthcoming year
• Debarment from future exams in certain cases
• Immediate disqualification if found indulging in cheating or using unfair means

With the objective of conducting the CBSE board exam with transparency and integrity, the board has called upon schools and examination authorities to be vigilant and initiate immediate action against any malpractice.