The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will begin the 2025 Class 10 and 12 board examinations on February 15. The exams will start at 10.30 am, and this year’s datesheet has been designed to help students manage both board and entrance exam schedules effectively. To reduce stress, CBSE has included sufficient gaps between exams for students taking common subjects, ensuring no overlap with Class 12 entrance exams.

Preparation Tips for Students:

• Focus on high-weightage chapters for better coverage.
• Prioritize understanding over rote memorization.
• Solve NCERT exercises and practice previous year’s papers.
• Allocate time for each subject to stay organized.
• Simulate real exam conditions with mock tests.
• Review key formulas and common mistakes during the last-minute revision.

Exam Day Strategy:

• Maximize the first 15 minutes: Use the initial 15 minutes of reading time to scan the entire paper. Identify easy, formula-based questions and plan your approach for the more difficult ones.
• Common mistakes to avoid: Double-check calculations, include necessary diagrams in answers, and highlight your final answers for easy identification.

Exam Day Tips:

• Stay confident and calm, trusting your preparation.
• Keep hydrated and take short breaks as needed.
• Avoid distractions such as social media or lengthy phone calls that might cause anxiety.

By following these strategies, students can approach the exams with a clear and focused mindset, ensuring they are prepared for success.