Around 42 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and abroad are appearing for the Class 10 and 12 board exams this year. The Class 10 board exams will conclude on March 18, while Class 12 exams will end on April 4. Students are advised not to spread rumours or share exam-related material on platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, and X. The admit card contains essential details, including exam timings, subject names, and the designated examination centre. No candidate will be allowed inside the examination centre after 10am. Mobile phones, smartwatches, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. Students must wear their school uniform and carry only permissible stationery items. The exam began at 10.30 am and would conclude around 1.30 pm across 7,842 centres inIndia and 26 locations abroad. The CBSE Class 10 exams began with English, while the Class 12 exam started with Entrepreneurship on February 15. The exams will be held in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and Marathi.