CBSE/Coord/Guidelines/Centre/2024-25 08/02/2025

Confidential/Limited Circulation

To
The Principal/Centre Superintendents,
Schools fixed as Examination Centres by the Board,
Board Examinations-2024-25
(Through Regional Offices of the Board)

Subject: Centre Guidelines - 2024-25.

Dear Principal,

Annual Board Examinations for Session 2024-25 are scheduled to be conducted by

the Board from 15/02/2025 till 04/04/2025.
Every year, extensive guidelines are issued by CBSE for the conduct of Board examinations.
Accordingly, for Annual Board Examinations for Session 2024-25, the “GUIDELINES FOR
CENTRE SUPERINTENDENTS, DEPUTY CENTRE SUPERINTENDENTS, ASSISTANT
SUPERINTENDENTS, CITY COORDINATORS, DEPUTY CITY COORDINATORS AND
OBSERVERS” are being issued. There are many updations which have been done based
on past experience.
As you will be conducting the examination of nearly 42 Lakhs students of Classes
X and XII during the schedule as mentioned in the date sheet, hence, all the schools need
to prepare well for the smooth conduct of examinations. Such mega examinations can
only be conducted successfully when all concerned functionaries follow and adhere to the
guidelines issued in this regard. Guidelines can only be implemented when you are well
aware of the same.
Therefore, it is requested that the Guidelines be read and understood carefully in
such a manner that you can decide on any issue of examination immediately and correctly
when placed before you.
You would agree with me that it is not the examination of the students only but of
ours also. The result of our preparation will be in the form of the successful conduct of
examinations. The Board has full faith in you and your preparations and confident that
you would not leave any stone unturned to secure hundred percent in this examination of
yours and ensure that students’ examinations are conducted with absolute success.
Good Luck!

(DR. SANYAM BHARDWAJ)

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

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 CONTENT

CHAPTERS PAGE

01 BACKGROUND 01
NORMS FOR APPOINTMENT OF CENTRE SUPERINTENDENTS, DEPUTY CENTRE
02 03
SUPERINTENDENTS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS AND THEIR DUTIES
03 ISSUE OF ANSWER BOOKS AND THEIR CUSTODY 26
SEATING ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF
04 30
EXAMINATIONS
05 RULES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SCRIBE 33
UNFAIR MEANS CASES – PROCEDURE TO DEAL WITH THEM, RULES FOR DEALING
06 36
WITH UNFAIR MEANS CASES AND IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES.
07 QUESTION PAPERS IN THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS. 43
08 PACKING AND DISPATCH PROCEDURE OF ANSWER BOOKS 50
NORMS FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY COORDINATORS, DEPUTY CITY
09 53
COORDINATORS AND THEIR DUTIES
10 DUTIES OF OBSERVERS 56
PERMITTED ITEMS, BARRED ITEMS, AND DRESS CODE 58

APPENDICES PAGE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CUSTODIANS, PRINCIPALS, CENTRE

A SUPERINTENDENTS FOR HANDLING OF CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL OF QUESTION 59-60
PAPERS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEPUTY CENTRE SUPERINTENDENTS / ASSISTANT
B 61-63
SUPERINTENDENTS
C IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS 64-65
D INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS 66-70
E STATEMENT OF STUDENTS APPEARED 71
F CONSOLIDATED ABSENTEE STATEMENT (THEORY PAPERS ONLY) 72
G PROFORMA FOR FORWARDING UNFAIR MEANS CASES 73-74
H ATTENDANCE SHEET 75
PROFORMA FOR INDICATING CATEGORY OF STUDENTS WITH BENCHMARK
I 76
DISABILITIES
J BELL RINGING SCHEDULE 77
K CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM 78-80
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (To be displayed in each examination room/hall at each
L 81-82
Examination Centre.)
M RATES AND REMUNERATION 83-84
N DATE SHEET WITH SUBJECT INFORMATION 85-92
O IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS 93

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 Chapter
1 BACKGROUND

1.1 JURISDICTION

The jurisdiction of the Board is extensive and stretches beyond the national geographical
boundaries. From 309 schools in 1962 the Board today has more than 30000 affiliated schools
as on date in India and 27 countries abroad supervised by 17 Regional offices in India and 1
Regional office in Dubai.

1.2 OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD

1.2.1 To raise the standard of Secondary Education.

1.2.2 To prescribe conditions of examinations and conduct public examinations at the end of
Class X and XII.
1.2.3 To grant qualifying certificates to successful students of the affiliated schools.
1.2.4 To prescribe and update the courses of instructions of examinations
1.2.5 To affiliate institutions for the purpose of examination.

1.3 PRIME FOCUS OF THE BOARD

1.3.1 Innovations in teaching-learning methodologies by devising student friendly and

student-centred paradigms.
1.3.2 Reforms in examinations and evaluation practices.
1.3.3 Skill learning by adding skill-based subjects.
1.3.4 Regularly updating the pedagogical skills of the teachers and administrators by
conducting in-service training programmes and workshops.

1.4 PREPARATORY STAGE FOR CONDUCT OF SECONDARY/SENIOR SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

CBSE will conduct Class-X Examinations from 15/02/2025 to 18/03/2025 in 83 Subjects and
Class-XII Examinations from 15/02/2025 to 04/04/2025 in 121 Subjects. The conduct of such
mega examinations requires meticulous planning. Accordingly, following important functionaries
are appointed to ensure smooth and successful conduct of SECONDARY/SENIOR SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS.
1. City Coordinator

2. Deputy City Coordinator

3. Centre Superintendent

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 4. Deputy Centre Superintendent

5. Assistant Superintendents for Invigilation

6. Observers

7. Staff at centre

The examinations will be conducted under the supervision of the Controller of Examinations, Coordination
Unit at HQ and the 17 Regional Offices of the Board.

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 Chapter NORMS FOR APPOINTMENT OF

2 CENTRE SUPERINTENDENTS, DEPUTY CENTRE

SUPERINTENDENTS & ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS
AND THEIR DUTIES

2.1 CENTRE SUPERINTENDENT

Board Examinations are conducted under the supervision of the principal of the school fixed as
the examination centre. It is mandatory for the principal to act as a centre superintendent. In case
the principal is exempted from the duties of Centre Superintendent due to any emergent reason,
Vice Principal /Senior Post Graduate Teacher(s) having at least ten years of teaching experience
shall be appointed as Centre Superintendent by the Regional Office provided the students from
her/his school are not appearing at that centre.
(i) In the case of Self Centre, the Centre Superintendent will be deputed from other
school by the concerned Regional Office.
(ii) In the case of Interchange Centres, the Centre Superintendent in one of the centres,
whose students are interchanging, will be deputed from another school by the
concerned Regional Office.
(iii) In addition to the above, CBSE can depute the centre superintendent in any manner
to ensure smooth and fair conduct of examinations.

2.2. IMPORTANT POINTS FOR CENTRE SUPERINTENDENTS

The Centre Superintendent must ensure:

• that the Guidelines for Centre Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents are
carefully read, understood and noted by all concerned.
• that there is no disturbance/distraction in the school campus during the examination time
so that the examinees are not distracted.
• that date sheet(s) and directions for the students are displayed outside the examination
hall at noticeable place(s).
• that no person including Police Officials, District Administration Officials, Media
Persons or any other person who is not on Examination duty shall be allowed in the
examination centre during an ongoing examination.
• That maintaining the sanctity of the examination and the safety and security of the
question papers and answer book is the sole responsibility of the Principal/Centre
Superintendent.
• That under no circumstances, any person from the school other than the Centre
Superintendent will be deputed for collection of question papers from the Custodian
during the days of the Examinations. If it is observed that any other person has been
deputed for collection of question paper from the custodian, CBSE will initiate action
along with the financial penalty against the principal as per the Examination and
Affiliation Bye-laws.

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 • That The Centre Superintendent shall download the CMTM-CS App and upload the
Photograph of the Confidential Material as per instructions by the CBSE.
• That a Deputy Centre Superintendent will be appointed at all the centres.
• That while making arrangements for the conduct of the examination, it is ensured that only 24
students are allotted to one room (as one sealed envelope of 24 question papers will have to be
given to Assistant Superintendents which will be opened in the Examination Room only and on
which an undertaking is to be given by the 02 Assistant Superintendents and 02 students). It may
be noted that if this instruction is violated, the Board will view it seriously and suitable action
shall be taken against the Centre Superintendent, Staff and School – (please read instructions
regarding this system carefully).
• That seating arrangements for students with benchmark disabilities as defined in the Persons with
Disabilities Act, 2016, be made on the ground floor.
• That Students with Benchmark Disabilities (CWSN) may be provided with the facilities as
required by them (mentioned on the admit card) and the instructions/concession as notified by
the CBSE through formal notification must be followed.
• That No student is allowed in the examination centreafter 10.00 AM.
• That no student is permitted to bringing to the examination hall books, bits of paper, old question
papers, any communication device, wallet, etc. Or any other material or reference of any
kind which could be used for unfair means activities. The Centre Superintendent or Assistant
Superintendent is authorised to check/frisk the students at the entry point and/or at any time
during the examination. Wherever any physical checking/frisking of a person or a student is
involved, in the case of a Female Student, it should be invariably ensured that it is done by a Lady
Official.
• That the parcel containing the packets of question papers should be opened 30 minutes before the
prescribed time on the day of examination only i.e., at 10.00 AM. On the opening of the parcel,
a requisite number of SEALED envelopes containing 24 question papers will be available for
handing over to Assistant Superintendents. At the time of opening of the question paper parcels,
an undertaking is to be given by 04 Assistant Superintendents.
• Staff deputed on examination duty will always carry her / his identity card issued by the school.
Also, a card ON EXAMINATION DUTY signed by the centre superintendent.
• Centre Superintendent will extend her/his best cooperation to the team of Flying Squad/Observers
appointed by the Board during their surprise visits to the Centres.
• Centre Superintendent will follow any other instructions issued by the CBSE from time to time
for smooth and fair conduct of examination.
• That the Centre Superintendent shall not leave the Examination Centre during the period in which
he is required for Examination work at the centre without prior approval of the Board. In case of
an emergency, she/he may hand over the charge in writing to the Deputy Centre Superintendent
under intimation to the Board.
• That the Centre Superintendent shall be liable to face such disciplinary action as may be decided
by the Board which may include disciplinary action through departmental agencies or legal action
by the Board or other agencies constituted by law when:
(a) She/He leaves an examination centre without prior permission of the Board and proper
arrangements;

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 (b) She/He misuses his position and/or
(c) Engages herself/himself directly or indirectly in using or promoting or abetting the use
of unfair practices detrimental to the smooth and fair conduct of examinations.
(d) Hiding any fact related to her/him or any other functionary deputed at her/his
examination centre, which is in contravention of the Examination Bye-laws and the
sanctity of the examinations.

2.2.1 ARRANGEMENTS TO BE MADE BY THE CENTRE SUPERINTENDENT

The following tasks are to be ensured by the Centre Superintendent at the Examination Centre for
smooth and fair conduct of the Examination: -
(a) To arrange for a well-protected room for storage of confidential material.
(b) To arrange for a strong Almirah with keys in duplicate to be used by the Centre Superintendent
for storage of confidential material.
(c) Facsimile Signature stamps of the Centre Superintendent to be arranged in adequate
numbers in advance to be affixed on each Answer Book. Facsimiles should be kept in the
safe custody of the Centre Superintendent to avoid any misuse.
(d) To arrange in advance for Stationary Items like Cello Tape, Gum, Wax, Cloth, Needle,
Thread, Bag, Luxor Pen/Permanent Marker, etc. in sufficient quantity for use in the
Confidential Room.
(e) Sufficient and comfortable Seating arrangement/furniture for the students is made available
and to ensure that there is no scope for unfair means during examination. There should be
adequate space between seats of two students.
(f) To make suitable arrangements for hygienic wash-rooms for boys & girls separately.
(g) In order to avoid any situation which puts any girl student under mental trauma, especially
for want of medical/sanitary attention, the students may be assisted by providing them necessary
assistance free of cost and their problems be dealt by only sensitive Female Teachers/Staff.
(h) To ensure availability of Security Guards, CCTV, uninterrupted power supply, fire safety
equipment and potable drinking water.
(i) To contact District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner/Collector and Superintendent of
Police/Deputy Commissioner of Police / Police Authorities of the area for deputing
policemen in uniform at the Centre to maintain law and order for the smooth and fair
conduct of examination.
(j) To inform the Assistant Superintendents about the place (Room/ Hall Number) of their
duties on the day of Examination just before its commencement. They should not be
allowed to carry their mobile phones or any other communication devices to the examination
room/ Hall. This need to be strictly adhered to.

2.2.2. DUE PRECAUTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE CENTRE SUPERINTENDENT

The Centre Superintendent is to take following precautions to ensure maintaining sanctity of the
examinations.

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 (a) That no person other than Centre Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and Officers of
the Board or any person duly authorised by the Controller of Examinations/Regional
Officer on his behalf is allowed to enter or move about in the examination rooms or hall.
(b) That school Clerks, Peons and Daftaries are not allowed to enter any room while the examination
is on, except with prior permission of the Centre Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
(c) That during the hours of examinations, friends and relatives of students are not allowed to remain
in the compound or to communicate with the students either personally or through any person.
(d) that students with Benchmark Disabilities will specifically indicate their category on the OMR
Sheet of the answer book. They also have to state whether they have been provided with/used a
scribe.
(e) In the Attendance Sheet, the Subject/Examination in which the student remains Absent be
encircled with RED INK and the word ‘ABSENT’ written by the Assistant Superintendent in the
Column meant for the signature of the student.
(f) Attendance Sheets are correctly filled in; Serial No. of the Answer-book/Supplementary Answer-
book and time of return of Answer-book after the Examination is invariably mentioned in
the specific columns. Before the Attendance Sheets are returned to the Regional Office, each
Attendance Sheet must be countersigned by the Centre Superintendent.
(g) Supplementary Answer books, Maps, Graphs etc. are securely tied with only white tags or White
Twines. Under no circumstances Coloured Tags/Twines should be used.
(h) That used Answer books are being packed and dispatched to the respective Regional Office in
accordance with the procedure outlined in the instructions given in Chapter 8 of these guidelines.
(i) Immediately after the Examinations are over, Statements of students appeared (Appendix - D), all
Attendance Sheets duly signed by the Centre Superintendents and duplicate copies of the Seating
Plans are sent to the Regional Office concerned.
(j) After the Examination, the material shall be dispatched without delay.
(k) That in the event of any Special Circumstances which necessitate a deviation from the instructions,
the Centre Superintendent shall report her/his action immediately to the Regional Officer
concerned.
(l) That in case of emergency, the Controller of Examinations/Regional Officer may be contacted on
telephone number(s) as given in Appendix – L.
(m) The following cases may also be reported to the Regional Office concerned:
(a) Cases where Students use any other writing instrument/Ink/Pencil for writing on the Answer
Book(s)
(b) Cases of Answer Books left blank by the students(s);

2.2.3. SELF-CENTRE MANAGEMENT

Centre Superintendents will take special care in the event of a centre being A Self-Centre. The
Centre Superintendent will take extra precautions and will ensure to engage only such rooms
which are covered under CCTV surveillance. They will keep a complete recording of the conduct
of the examination. They will make arrangements for a web link to be provided to the concerned
Regional Office wherein the conduct of the examination will be monitored by the Board.

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 The Seating Arrangement shall be made in such a manner that in all rooms where the seating
arrangement of students of the Self-Centre school has been made, the students of at least one
more school, whose centre has been fixed in the same school, shall also be made. For uniformity,
12 students of the Self-Centre school and 12 students of another school shall be accommodated
in every examination hall of 24 students.
Role of the Principal in a Self-Centre with an outside Centre Supt.
When a school is designated as an examination centre but has an outside Centre Superintendent, the role
of the principal becomes more important, in fact they are still responsible for the overall functioning of
the school. The success of smooth conduct of examination will be directly proportional to the support
extended by the principal to the outside Centre Superintendent. The principal will remain present at the
examination centre to ensure smooth running of the centre to support and resolve any issues the CS may
face related to the conduct of the examinations starting from collection of Question papers to despatch of
answer books to the concerned regional office. The principal’s duties in this situation would include the
following:
i. Facilitating Logistics and Coordination
• Infrastructure Readiness: The principal ensures that the school’s facilities (classrooms, halls, rest
rooms, security, etc.) are prepared and meet the requirements of the examination authorities.
• Security and Supervision: The principal plays a role in ensuring that the school meets security
protocols. This includes overseeing the implementation of security measures for the transport and
storage of examination materials and ensuring examination compliances. Further, any advance as
received needs to be disbursed to the outside Centre Superintendent as and when required.
ii. Communication Between the Examination Authority and School
• The principal acts as a liaison between the outside examination centre superintendent and
the school. They ensure that all communication about examination schedules, materials, and
requirements is clearly understood and acted upon by the school staff.
• Any updates or changes to the examination process should be communicated by the principal to
the relevant school staff and students.
• They may also need to address any issues or grievances that arise from students or parents.
iii. Support for Examination Centre Superintendent
• The principal helps the outside Centre Superintendent by providing any necessary support,
whether it’s related to school infrastructure, organizing school staff for assistance, or overseeing
the implementation of guidelines.
• They ensure that the outside Centre Superintendent has access to school resources, such as staff
for invigilation or supervision, if needed.
iv. Overseeing School Operations During the Examination
• The principal remains responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, including the
management of non-examining students, teachers, and staff during examination days.
• This could involve rescheduling classes or other school activities to accommodate the examination
timetable.

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v. Maintaining Discipline and Order
• While the external centre superintendent will directly handle the examination, the principal is still
responsible for maintaining discipline on the school premises, ensuring that students follow the
rules, and that no disturbances arise during examination periods.
• They may assist with the organization of any student-related issues, complaints, or queries,
referring them to the outside centre superintendent when appropriate.
vi. Maintaining the Reputation of the School
• The principal’s role also involves ensuring that the school maintains its reputation for hosting
examinations professionally, while adhering to all required standards and expectations from the
examination body.
The following schedule may be adhered to at the centre in respect of Examinations:

TO BE DISPLAYED IN EACH AND EVERY EXAMINATION ROOM/HALL

S. No. ACTIVITY FROM TO

i Entry inside the Examination Centre by the students 09.00 AM 10.00 AM

ii Strict compulsory Frisking 09:00 AM 10:00 AM
iii. Start of entry by students in examination rooms 09:45 AM 10:00 AM
iv. Opening of sealed Question Papers Parcels in Control Room 10:00 AM --
v. Last Entry in the Examination Centre 10:00 AM --
vi Checking of Admit Cards by the Assistant Superintendents. 10:00 AM 10:15 AM
Announcement to ensure that
• students have occupied correct seat only
• students are not in possession of any barred item including
mobile phones and smart watch .
• Only Blue, Black or Royal Blue Ink/Ballpoint/Gel pen be
used.
• Check Answer Book to see that it is not defective and that
it has correct number of pages.
• Write Roll No., other details and Question Paper Code No.
in the space specified on the OMR sheet of the Answer
vii 10:00 AM 10:15 AM
Book.
• Check that you have received the correct question paper,
count the no. of pages of the question paper and ensure
that they are correct. In case any page of question paper is
missing, the same should be brought to the notice of the
Assistant Superintendent immediately.
• Roll no. should NOT be written on maps, graphs papers
etc.;
• Do not write Name, Roll No. or make any Distinguishable
Sign or Mark Anywhere in or Outside the Answer – Book.

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 • Write the Supplementary Answer Book Serial No. in the
Attendance sheet in the specified column.
• Supplementary Answer Books, Maps, Graph Papers etc.
must be securely tied to the Main Answer Book with only
white tags/twine which will be provided by the centre.
viii. Opening of packets of Question Paper in examination room 10:10 AM --
ix. Distribution of the Question Papers to the students 10:15 AM --
Seal of Question paper to be broken/opened by the students for
x. 10:15 AM --
reading the question paper.
Collection of Question Papers of absentee students in the
xi. 10:30 AM --
examination room by the Assistant Superintendent
xii. Exam Commences 10:30 AM --
Return of unused Question Papers along with envelopes by the
xiii. 10:30 AM --
Assistant Superintendent to Centre Superintendent
Sealing of unused Question Papers packets received from
xiv. 10.45 AM --
examination rooms by the Centre Superintendent
10 minutes before the
xv. Closing of examination rooms doors
examination is over
As per time allotted in the
question paper(s)and as per
xvi. Exam concludes
permitted extra time for
disabled students

2.3. ITEMS PERMITTED/NOT PERMITTED FOR USE DURING EXAMINATION

The following items are permissible for use during examination conduct.
• Drawing instruments are permitted in Maths, Engineering Graphics etc.
• Stencils or templates for drawing outline maps are permitted in Geography.
• Though wherever needed, log value will be given in the question papers. However,
if need be,only Logarithm Tables in sufficient quantity are to be made available for the
use of students in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Accountancy etc. In no manner
Clarks Table or any similar table, be provided to the students. Log Table will also be
made available to the centres in their login accounts along with the centre material. They
can take the print and provide it to the students.
• Graph Paper is allowed in Mathematics. As far as possible Answer- Book with Graph
be used for Mathematics Paper. In case answer books containing graph-papers are not
available, loose graph sheets should invariably be provided. Students be instructed to
use graph paper only for solving graph question(s).
• Electronic equipment like Calculators, Tape Recorders, Pagers, Camera, Bluetooth and
Scanners, Electric/smart watches and MOBILE phones etc. are NEITHER allowed NOR
can be used during the Invigilation/Examination period by anyone. Students are not
allowed to carry inside the examination centre any of the aforesaid devices or any other
electronic device which could be used for any unfair activity in the examination room.

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 • Visually impaired Students be permitted to use typewriters/computers for writing the
answers which have to be used by the examinees only, with prior approval from the
Board. At the end of the examination, print out on plain paper containing the page
number and having the seal of the centre superintendent will be taken. These pages
will be kept inside and tied to the answer book provided to the student. The student
will fill in all details on the supplied answer book. A soft copy of the answers typed by the
student will be stored in a pen drive and sealed under the signature of the Centre
Superintendent concerned, observer or external Assistant Superintendent. The concerned
student shall bring his / her own computer or laptop duly formatted and the Centre
Superintendent shall allow such student after an inspection by the Computer Teacher
and the same teacher may do the monitoring of the use of the computer. Centre
Superintendent may compensate for the loss of time if any and record the same. If
computer /laptop is brought by the candidate or otherwise there should not be any
network. If candidate is allowed to use computer/laptop for writing the examination,
please ensure non availability of any web network in this particular room.

2.3.1 LIST OF PERMITTED ITEMS

a) Admit Card & School Identity Card (for regular students)

b) Admit Card & Any Govt. Issued Photo Identity Proof (for Pvt. Students)
c) Stationery items i.e., Transparent Pouch, Geometry/Pencil Box, Blue/Royal Blue Ink/
Ball Point/Gel Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Eraser,
d) Analogue Watch, Transparent Water Bottle.
e) Metro Card, Bus Pass, Money.

2.3.2 LIST OF BARRED ITEMS

a) Any stationery item - such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers,
Calculator (Students with Learning Disability i.e. Dyscalculia are permitted to use
Calculator as per Circular No. CBSE/COORD/2020 dated 20.01.2020 and are provided
the same by Exam centre), Pen Drives, Calculator, Log Table (shall be provided by the
centres), Electronic Pen/ Scanner, etc.
b) Any communication device - such as Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone,
Pager, Health Band, Smart Watch, Camera, etc.
c) Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Pouches, etc.
d) Any eatable item opened or packed, except for diabetic students
e) Any other item which could be used for unfair means
f) Use of the above or similar items will be treated under the “Unfair Means” category and
will attract punishment as per rules.

2.3.3 DRESS CODE

• For Regular Students - School Uniform

• For Private Students - Light Clothes

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2.3.4 INFORMATION TO BE DISPLAYED OUTSIDE THE EXAMINATION CENTRE.

i. Students will not be allowed to carry the following items inside the centre: -
a. Any Stationery item –such as Textual material (printed or written), bits of papers,
Pen Drives, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc.
Students with Learning Disability i.e., Dyscalculia are permitted to use Calculator
as per Circular No. CBSE/COORD/2020 dated 20.01.2020,
b. Any communication device - such as Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones,
Microphone, Pager, Health Band, Smart Watch, Camera, etc.
c. Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Pouches, etc.
d. Any eatable item opened or packed, except for diabetic students
e. Any other item which could be used for unfair means.
ii. Students should leave all barred articles as mentioned above outside the premises of the
Examination Centre.

2.4 TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS USED FOR CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION

The following portals are used during conduct of examination:

(a) CMTM -CS
(b) OECMS
(c) Centre Locator App.

(a) CONFIDENTIALMATERIALTRACKINGAND MONITORING SYSTEM GUIDELINES

FOR CMTM-CSAPP
In order to have effective confidential material tracking and monitoring, the following app have
been developed by the Board:-
• App for Centre Superintendent: CMTM-CS Play Store Name- CMTM-CS
STEPS TO DOWNLOAD THE APP
• App may be downloaded from Google Play Store
• If you have an already installed app then update the latest version of the app on google play store
necessarily.
Requirement: Android smart phone having operating system version 4.1 and above with net connectivity.
1. CMTM-CS app may be downloaded and installed from Google Play Store. At the time of
installation please ensure that you give the required permissions asked by app.
2. Please ensure that you have enabled GPS in your smart phone before launching the app.

3. Tap on the CMTM-CS icon to launch the App and follow below steps:

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 HOW TO USE

Step - 1

Centre Superintendent will enter the Registered

Mobile Number (same as existing in Board’s
record)and tap on “ENTER” button.

Step - 2

Six digits OTP will come on the Mobile Number

of the Centre Superintendent (as entered in the
Step-1). The same OTP is to be given when asked
to enter in the app.

Step - 3

Once you enter six digits OTP, it will show Class X

and XII. Please select the class (Please ensure that
you have examination at your centre on current
date).

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 Step - 4
Once you select the class, it will show three steps
i.e.;
 1) Receipt of confidential material:
This task is to be performed at the time of collecting
confidential material from custodian. Enter Your
Name, Designation, Enter Branch/School Code
then Click on the Picture to capture your Selfie.
After uploading the selfie submit the photograph of
receiving the confidential material from Custodian
along with no of sealed boxes received and remarks
regarding the condition of confidential material
received.
 2) Opening of confidential material:
This option to be used at examination centre at
the time of opening the confidential material.
Enter Your Name, Designation, Enter Branch/
School Code then Click on the Picture to capture
your Selfie. After uploading the selfie submit the
photograph of opening of the confidential material
as per the schedule time along with no of sealed
boxes received and remarks.
 3) Packing and sealing of answer
sheet: To be done after exam is concluded and
packing is done. Enter Your Name, Designation,
Enter Branch/School Code then Click on the
Picture to capture your Selfie. After uploading the
selfie, submit the photograph of packed and sealed
used answer sheets along with no of sealed boxes
received and remarks.
The steps are to be repeated for each class
separately.

Step – 5
Submission of Absentee Details

Tap on “Absentee Details Submission” button, it

will show list of candidates with Roll No. Please
select the Roll No. of absent candidates. When you
click on “Save” button, it will show preview and edit
option, if required you can still make correction.
Once you click on Final button, the absentee data
will be saved, and it cannot be changed later.

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NOTE:
(a) Please ensure that your Phone is GPS enabled while clicking the Photograph as it will also capture
the location and time of the material stored.

(b) OECMS, i.e., Online Examination Centre Management System:

In order to facilitate the Examination Centres for providing immediate information to the Board, a
Portal, “PARIKSHA SANGAM”, is available on the Board’s Website, i.e., http://parikshasangam.
cbse.gov.inwhich can be accessed by using same Login ID being used by the school for other
purposes. The Centre Superintendents should log in to this Portal every day after the completion
of the examination and upload the following information online:

(i) Details of the examination such as timing of Question paper distribution, invigilators
available at the time of opening of Question paper.
(ii) Updation of Functionaries details such as their type and account details.
(iii) Examinee’s Attendance on a daily basis
(iv) Details of students absent, if any.
(v) Details of Unfair means (UFM) cases, if any
(vi) Details of Diabetic students, if any
(vii) Details of students with Benchmark Disabilities with complete information of Scribe/
Extra time provided
(viii) Feedback on the Question Paper (after consulting with the respective Subject Teacher)
(ix) Status of packing and delivery of Answer Books and its delivery information
(x) Feedback on Centre about conduct of exam (after consulting with the respective Subject
Teacher)
(xi) Status of unused (blank) Answer Books and its return information.

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(c) Exam Centre Locator
In order to help students appearing in class X and XII to quickly know the exam centre on the
basis of their roll no the following app have been developed by the Board:

APP FOR STUDENTS/PARENTS:

• CBSE ECL Play Store Name – CBSE ECL
(App may be downloaded from Google Play Store)
Requirement: Android smart phone having operating system version 4.1 and above with net
connectivity. Candidates may use this app only for locating of the centre. However, they must
visit the examination centre personally to confirm correct location so that they can reach early on
the day of the examination.
STEPS TO DOWNLOAD THE APP
1. CBSE ECL app may be downloaded and installed from Google Play Store. At the time
of installation please ensure that you give the required permissions asked by app.
2. Please ensure that you have enabled GPS in your smart phone before launching the app.
3. Tap on the CBSE ECL icon to launch the App and follow the steps as given below:

HOW TO USE

Step - 1

Student/Parents will enter the center number of

the candidate appearing for the examination.

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 Step - 2

Centre no and address will be displayed in the app,

click on Navigate to Google maps to locate center
on the map.

Step - 3

Click on Directions to get directions to the exam

center from your current location.

2.5. NEW INITIATIVE:

As part of CBSE’s continuous commitment to uphold academic integrity and maintain a fair examination
environment, the Board is implementing new measures aimed at curbing malpractices during examinations.
One essential prerequisite for this initiative is the installation of CCTV cameras in all examination centres
covering all areas – like the entrances, exits of the school, the examination halls/rooms/ control room etc.

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To ensure the integrity and fairness of examinations, a CCTV policy has been issued by the Board vide
circular dated 25/09/2024. This policy establishes guidelines for the use of Closed-Circuit Television
(CCTV) in all examination centres. The primary objective of this policy is to deter, detect, and address unfair
practices during examinations, while also upholding the privacy and rights of all individuals involved. No
room which is not having CCTV will be used for the conduct of examinations. All examination centres
of the Board will have CCTV in each examination room/hall and all common areas including the control
room.
The CS must ensure the following in addition to the earlier mentioned tasks:
a. that all CCTVs installed are in working condition.
b. That recording of the CCTVs where examination process undergoes is stored and
preserved in a hard disk and maintained till two months after the date of result declaration
of the particular examination.
c. In each examination centre one person for 10 rooms or 240 candidates will be made
responsible for continuously monitoring the CCTV live feed and ensure the fair conduct
of examination.
d. He / She will be paid remuneration at par with invigilators as fixed in the rates for
different activities of the board.
e. The live feed from sensitive centres may also be monitored at the Head quarter as a pilot
project during the conduct of the examination 2024-2025.(Details of this will be shared
with concerned centres only.)
f. In case of adverse reporting, the Board reserves the right to call for such clippings/
recordings for verification of the veracity of such reports.

2.6. SCALE AND APPOINTMENT OF STAFF:

Staff should be Appointed as per the following Scale for conduct of Examination:

Sl. No. Functionaries Scale of Appointment

(a) Centre Superintendent 01
(b) Deputy Centre Superintendent 01
(c) Assistant Superintendents • 02 in each room/hall having 24 students or less.
• In case of halls accommodating more than 24
students, 01 for each 24 students or part thereof.
(d) Asstt. Superintendents (Frisking) • 02 (One Female, One Male)
(e) Asstt. Superintendents (CCTV) • 1 on every 240 candidates/10 rooms.
(f) Class IV as under:
Upto 20 students 01
Between 21 to 100 students 02
Between 101 to 400 students 03
Above 401 students 04
(g) Observer
(To be appointed by RO as per re-
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 • Remuneration rates are given in Appendix-L
• The staff should be assigned specific duties.
• Persons whose Near Relation is appearing in the Examination should not be appointed
for any Examination Duty if appearing from the same Examination Center where the
duty is assigned. A certificate to this effect that No Near Relation is appearing in the
Examination from the same Examination Center be obtained from all the staff on duty
and sent to the Board.
The Centre Superintendent should read and understand the guidelines carefully before the conduct
of a briefing meeting in the school for the guidance of the Deputy Centre Superintendent, Assistant
Superintendents and other supporting staff wherein clear instructions be given to them about their duties
and responsibilities.
Though detailed guidelines have been given for each and every activity to be executed at the examination
centre, however, if there is any issue which is in contravention to the guidelines, a detailed report is to
be prepared by the concerned functionary of the examination centre and the same may be signed and
countersigned by Centre Superintendent and Observer respectively. Report(s) may be kept in a separate
envelope.

2.7. DEPUTY CENTRE SUPERINTENDENT

(i) The Deputy Centre Superintendent shall be appointed at each examination centre. The
Deputy Centre Superintendent shall not be below the rank of Vice-Principal/Sr. PGT.
(ii) The Deputy Superintendent will be appointed by the Centre Superintendent of the Centre
under intimation to the Regional Office. In cases where the Centre Superintendent is
from another school, the Deputy Centre Superintendent shall be appointed by the Centre
Superintendent in consultation with the Head of that School.
(iii) The Centre Superintendent shall allot seniority order to Deputy Centre Superintendent(s)
so that in the absence of senior, the next person can take over responsibilities.
(iv) The Deputy Centre Superintendent will assist the Centre Superintendent in all matters
pertaining to the arrangements for the efficient, timely, smooth and fair conduct of the
examination.
(v) In the absence of the Centre Superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent will exercise
all powers of Centre Superintendent and will be completely responsible for the fair and
smooth conduct of the ongoing examination.
(vi) In case of complaint(s) against the Deputy Centre Superintendent, immediate action has
to be taken against her/him, the Centre Superintendent shall have the powers to relieve
her/him of her/his responsibilities and entrust the work to another suitable teacher. A
report of such action, along with circumstances that forced such an action, shall be made
to the Board immediately in writing and also by telephone/fax/e-mail etc.
(vii) No official shall be appointed as Deputy Centre Superintendent from the school whose
students/ward are appearing at the examination centre.

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2.8. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS.

The Assistant Superintendent is the most important functionary in the smooth and fair conduct of any
examination. It is expected from them that they shall per form their duties judiciously for completing the
following responsibilities:
(a) To follow and implement the instructions issued by CBSE for the conduct of examination.
(b) To ensure proper administration and discipline inside the examination room/hall.
(c) Completion of all formalities relating to distribution of question papers and answer
books and to ensure proper documentation of absentee and other UFM cases.
(d) To ensure free and fair conduct of examination.

2.8.1 APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS.

The following norms should be borne in mind before appointing Assistant Superintendent (Invigilation)
at Examination centres:
(i) Only teachers working in schools affiliated with the CBSE shall be appointed as
Assistant Superintendents. It is obligatory on the part of the teachers to act as Assistant
Superintendents.
(ii) Assistant Superintendents shall be appointed by the Centre Superintendent from amongst
the teachers of her/his school provided the students appearing at the centre do not belong
to her/his school. However, one teacher from the school(s) (teachers other than the subject
teacher for which the examination(s) is held that day) whose students are appearing at the
centre should also be appointed as Assistant Superintendent(s), however not in the same
room/s but other rooms preferably. In case the requirement of Assistant Superintendents
is less than those available from outside the schools, the Assistant Superintendents
should be retained on a rotational basis. IN NO CASE, PERSONS FROM COACHING
CENTRES BE APPOINTED AS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS.
(iii) In case the students from the same school are taking the examination at the centre, the
Centre Superintendent (who will be an outsider in all such cases) shall, in consultation
with the principal of the school, draw up a list of teachers who will work as Assistant
Superintendents from the neighbouring schools. He should furnish the list of Assistant
Superintendents with complete details to the concerned Regional Office of the Board
immediately.
(iv) The Centre Superintendent shall appoint teachers from the schools where the visually
impaired are studying, as Assistant Superintendent for the visually handicapped. As
far as possible, teachers of the same subject should not be appointed on the day of
examination. One Assistant Superintendent should be from outside the school.
(v) The Centre Superintendent shall see that the instructions to Deputy/Assistant
Superintendents (Appendix - B) are duly noted and observed by them. An undertaking
to the effect that no near relation(s) or any other student who has/have been receiving
private coaching from him/her is/are appearing in the examination at the centre, may
please be obtained from each Assistant Superintendents.
(vi) One Assistant Superintendent for every 24 students or a part in the hall or big rooms
shall be appointed. However, there will be at least two Assistant Superintendents in a

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 hall/room. It is mandatory for the Centre school to allot only 24 students in one room. In
case of a large sized hall, students shall be allotted in multiples of 24 students and seated
in bunches of 24 each within the large hall.
(vii) Care should be taken not to keep the same Assistant Superintendent in the same room or
the same part of the examination hall every day. The allotment of rooms to the assistant
superintendent should, therefore, be changed every day and it should be done without any
previous notice/information to this effect to the assistant superintendent(s)concerned.
(viii) The names of the Assistant Superintendents allotted different rooms for various papers
should be shown on the Seating Plan while sending information to the Regional Office.
(ix) An Assistant Superintendent who engages herself/himself directly or indirectly in using
or promoting or abetting use of unfair means shall be dealt with appropriately under
rules of the Board and as per the provisions made in Indian Penal Code.

2.8.2. DUTIES OF ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS (INVIGILATION).

 On the first day of the examination, the Assistant Superintendent should check/tally all
subject(s) written on the Admit Card of the student with the list of students supplied by
the Board. Any discrepancy, if noticed, should be got rectified immediately, preferably
on the same day. From the 2019 examination, mother/father/guardian have also been
directed to sign on the admit card providing an undertaking that they have verified the
details of the student and there is no mistake. This also needs to be checked by the
assistant superintendent(s) to ensure that it has been complied with. If the same is not
complied with, student may be instructed to complete the same before next subject
examination.
 The following instructions should be given daily to the students by the Assistant
Superintendent in each room:
a) Any student having in possession papers, books, notes, old question papers, mobile
phones, smart watch,wallet, Bluetooth, scanners or any other material or information
not relevant to the examination paper or not permitted, shall be liable to be punished
according to the regulations/Bye-Laws of the Board;
b) Only Blue, Black or Royal Blue Ink/Ballpoint/Gel pen be used;
c) Check Answer Book to see that it is not defective and that it has correct number of
pages.
d) Write Roll No., other details and Question Paper Code No. in the space specified on
the OMR sheet of the Answer Book.
e) Check that you have received the correct question paper, count the no. of pages of
the question paper and ensure that they are correct. In case any page of question
paper is missing, the same should be brought to the notice of the Assistant
Superintendent immediately.
f) Roll no. should NOT be written on maps, graphs papers etc.;
g) Do not write Name, Roll No. or make any Distinguishable Sign or Mark Anywhere
in or Outside the Answer – Book.
h) Write the Supplementary Answer Book Serial No. in the Attendance sheet in the
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 i) Supplementary Answer Books, Maps, Graph Papers etc. must be securely tied to
the Main Answer Book with only white tags/twine which will be provided by the
centre.
 The Assistant Superintendent must explain to the students how to fill in details in the
attendance sheet and Supplementary Answer Books.
 In the allotted Room/Hall, the Assistant Superintendents will ensure that:
 No student in their room/hall are in possession of any barred items;
 No student is making any attempt to use any unfair means by using any mode;
 In case, any student is sitting idle for unusually long period and not writing the
answers, same student may be watched carefully;
 If any student is whispering, she/he may also be put under strict watch as she/he
may be using a Bluetooth device to communicate with outside people.
 The Assistant Superintendents should ensure that the attendance sheets are filled
in correctly by each student. Serial No. Of the Answer Book, the code number of
the question paper and the number of Supplementary Answer Books must be written
by the student in her/his own hand writing in columns provided in the attendance
sheet as well as in the Answer Book. The Assistant Superintendent should make
sure that all details are filled in by every student correctly.
 In case the attendance sheet for any student whose name appears in the list of
students is not received at the examination centre before the first day of
commencement of examination, Attendance of the student be taken in the Attendance
Sheet in the Specimen Proforma given at Appendix - G.
 The Assistant Superintendent should match the photograph given in the Admit Card
with the student actually present. In case the photograph does not match, the matter
should be brought to the notice of the Centre Superintendent immediately. The
Centre Superintendent should ensure that this work is done properly by the Assistant
Superintendent. In case of doubt, the student may be questioned and the matter
reported to the Centre Superintendent who will take it up with the Regional Office
or the police, if necessary.
 That in case any page(s) of the Answer Book or Supplementary Answer Book is/
are found missing/torn at the examination centre or is/are reported so by the
student, the same must be recorded on the Answer Book by the Deputy Centre
Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. A written report must be given to this
effect with details to the Centre Superintendent for onward transmission to the
concerned Regional Office.
 The directions for the students should be read aloud before the distribution of question
papers. Copies of directions should also be placed outside the examination rooms at
conspicuous places (See Appendix - C).
 The Assistant Superintendents should be given a Sealed Envelope containing 24 question
papers with all the seals intact 20 minutes before the prescribed time i.e., at 10.10 A.M.
 It will be the responsibility of the Assistant Superintendent to Check that the seals of the
envelope are intact. The Assistant Superintendent should also be provided with a blade
to cut open the envelope in the examination room.

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 The Assistant Superintendent shall open this sealed packet of 24 Question Papers only
in the examination room/hall and in the presence of two student witnesses, as instructed
above.
 The Assistant Superintendent should ensure that the packet(s) of question papers which
are meant for a particular day are opened 15 minutes before the prescribed time on
the day of examination in the concerned examination room only and by the Assistant
Superintendent only i.e., at 10.15 AM.
 The Assistant Superintendent should ensure that student be given an additional time of
15 minutes before they start writing their answers. This time should be given exclusively
for reading and understanding the question paper from 10.15 am to 10.30 am.
 The Assistant Superintendent should ensure that question papers are distributed at
the scheduled time given in the date sheet. In case of delay in the commencement of
examination at the scheduled time due to some unforeseen circumstances, the time so
lost in the process must be compensated and a certificate duly signed by the Centre
Superintendent and at least two Assistant Superintendents and 04 students be sent to
Regional Officer concerned.
 The Assistant Superintendent should ensure that separate question papers in Science
and Mathematics Standard and Basic both at Secondary Level (Class - X) provided for
Visually Impaired Students are given to such students. Also, separate question papers
in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths at the Senior Secondary Level (Class - XII)
provided for Visually Impaired Students are given to such Students.
 It should be confirmed that the Assistant Superintendents return to the Centre
Superintendent the question papers of Absentee Students or the excess question paper(s)
immediately after the commencement of the examination every day.
 That in addition to filling in the information required on the Title Sheet of the main
Answer Book and slip of the Supplementary Answer Book, students should be asked
to write the Question Paper Code Number in the space provided on the Title Sheet
carefully.
 That various entries made by the students on the Answer books are verified by the
Assistant Superintendent immediately after the commencement of the examination.
 The Assistant Superintendent concerned should put his signature in the space provided
on the Answer Book (Main and Supplementary) as a token of having verified the
correctness of the Roll No., Code No. of the question paper and other particulars written
on the OMR Sheet and the slip by the students in her/his charge. The name of the Subject,
Course and Paper should be carefully verified.Assistant Superintendents are required to
sign in the space provided in the slip on the Supplementary Answer Book(s) also.
 During scrutiny of UFM cases it is found that students Tear off Sheets from the Answer
Book due to one of the following reasons:
a. They have done rough work on it.
b. They had to strike out the work done on it due to some reason.
c. They had omitted to write on this sheet.
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It should be informed to the candidates by the Assistant Superintendents that Tearing a part or Page of the
Answer Book is part of the UFM and candidate(s) may be penalized for it as per UFM guidelines issued.
 At the expiry of the time of examination, the answer book must be handed over to the
Assistant Superintendent irrespective of whether the student has answered the paper in
full or in part or not at all.
 That the Assistant Superintendents are instructed to write down the following main
instructions on the blackboards to enable the students with hearing difficulty as well as
other students to understand the instructions better:
(a) Only blue-black or royal blue ink/ball point/gel pen should be used, no evaporating ink
pens should be used;
(b) No student without permission of the Assistant Superintendent shall leave her/his seat or
exam hall until the end of the examination;
(c) Answer books and question papers be checked to confirm that these do not have any
anomaly and that they contain the correct No. of pages. In case any page of the Answer
Book/Question Paper is missing, the same should be brought to the notice of the Assistant
Superintendent immediately.
(d) An additional time of 15 minutes before the commencement of the examination be
utilized for studying the question paper and planning appropriate strategies to write the
answers.
(e) Answers shall be written on both sides of the page of the answer book and no leaf from
it shall be torn/any special mark/remark be put on it.

2.8.3. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT (FRISKING)

Fair conduct of examination will depend on the quality of frisking done. In no case, any laxity be done
during frisking.
From the previous year, CBSE has made provisions for two Assistant Superintendents (Frisking) to be
deployed for frisking of the candidates at the time of entry into the examination centres.
The examination centres must appoint One Female and One Male Assistant Superintendent to carry out
the frisking of the candidates. The Assistant Superintendent (Frisking) should perform the duties as per
the below given modalities -
(a) They should do the frisking of all candidates at the time of entering the examination centre to
ensure that they are not carrying any mobile phones and barred items in the examination centre.
(b) While frisking, the Assistant Superintendent (frisking) should be very cautious and vigilant.
(c) Female invigilators will frisk the female candidates inside an enclosed/covered area and male
invigilators will frisk the male candidates.
(d) The invigilators will ensure that the candidates are carrying only the following inside the
examination centre-
• Admit Card along with School Identity Card for Regular Candidates
• Admit Card along with any Government-issued Identity Card for Private candidates.
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 eraser, scale, sharpener, geometry instruments, colours, brushes, admit card and identity
card of the school etc. in a transparent pouch in the examination centre
(e) The Invigilators on duty will ensure that candidates do not have any other article except the above
items with them while entering the examination centre. They will check especially the following
in possession of the candidates:
(f) Any barred stationery item like Textual Material (Printed or Written), Bits of Paper, Calculator,
Pen Drives, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner etc. (the candidates suffering from Dyscalculia
are allowed the use of calculator during examinations)
(g) Any communication device like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health
Band, smart watch etc.
(h) Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap, ATM/Credit/Debit Card/Plastic Identity
Card, any Remote Key etc.
(i) All Ornaments like Ring, Bracelet, Earrings, Nose-pin, Chain/Necklace, Pendants, Badge, Brooch
etc. be carefully checked.
(j) Any Smart Watch/Wristwatch, Camera etc.
(k) Any metallic item
(l) Any eatable item opened or packed etc. (except permissible eatable items for candidates suffering
from DiabetesType-1)
(m) Any other item which could be used for unfair means for hiding communication devices like
camera, Bluetooth device etc

2.8.4. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT (CCTV MONITORING)

From the 2024-2025 examinations, the Board is appointing Assistant Superintendent (CCTV Monitoring)
at each examination Centre. One such functionary will be appointed for every 240 candidates or 10 rooms
by the Centre Superintendent.
The Assistant Superintendent (CCTV Monitoring) will perform the following duties:
a. He/ She will closely monitor the 10 rooms allotted for any deviation to conduct of examination
rules as laid down.
b. Any deviation of any sort be it in the form of candidates communicating/ exchange of stationary
items or any other items among students/ use of any technological device by any learner/ use of
any other means of Unfair means may be immediately brought to the notice of the CS.
c. The CS should immediately act upon the report of the Assistant Superintendent (CCTV
Monitoring) and make a report of the same for the board.
d. The Assistant Superintendent should also make a report of any deviation to the norm and ensure
that he/ she is alert and active during Monitoring duty.

2.9. GUIDELINES FOR FUNCTIONARIES WHOSE CHILD/WARD IS APPEARING IN

THE EXAMINATION

The Board is entrusting the Examination Duties-2024-25 for Board’s Class X/XII activities to those
Teachers whose Ward(s) or Near Relative(s) appearing in the Board Examination with the following
guidelines:

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(i) For Invigilator duties at the exam centres: The Teacher whose ward or relative is appearing in
class X Board Examination may be deputed for duties for Class XII examination and vice-versa.
(ii) For Practical Examinations: Teachers should mandatorily be deputed to schools other than the
school where his/her ward(s)/relative(s) is/are appearing in the practical examination and no
exemption from duties be given.
(iii) For evaluation duties (Head Examiner, AHE and Evaluator/Coordinator): The teacher whose
ward or relative is appearing in class X Board Examination may be deputed to duties for Class
XII examination and vice-versa.
(v) For Centre Superintendent & Deputy Centre Superintendent: The teacher whose ward or relative
is appearing in Board Examinations shall not be deputed for CS/ Deputy CS at the same centre at
which ward is appearing in the examination.
(vi) For Observer duties: The Teacher, whose ward or Near Relative is appearing in Board Examinations
shall not be deputed at the same examination centre from which ward or near relative is appearing.
Note: * The term “Near Relative” has been defined in the Bye-laws as “Near relation shall mean
and include wife/husband, sons and daughters and members of their family, Nephew, Niece
or similar relations of Wife/Husband”.

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 Chapter
3 ISSUE OF ANSWER-BOOKS AND THEIR CUSTODY

3.1. TYPES OF ANSWER BOOKS PROVIDED.

The Board will supply the following types of answer books for examinations unless otherwise
informed:
• 32 pages Answer Books for subjects in which the maximum marks in theory are
more than 50.
• 20 pages Answer Books for subjects in which the Maximum Marks in Theory are
less than or equal to 50
• 40 pages Answer Books with Graph Paper for Mathematics
• Drawing Sheet for Engineering Graphics-XII and any subject that may require
drawing objects.
• 08 pages Supplementary Answer Books for all subjects.
• The Colour of the Supplementary Answer Book in Class - X will be of Black Text
with Red Colour Flying Slip and in Class - XII it will be of Blue Text with Yellow
Colour Flying Slip.
From the year 2023 onwards, the Board has decided to provide Answer Books of 20 pages instead of
32 pages in the subjects wherein the maximum Theory Marks in the subject are less than or equal to 50.
Therefore, to avoid any problems on the day of the examination, the Answer Books of different types may
be arranged date wise accordingly. Details of the type of answer books date/subject-wise are available at
Appendix - O.

3.2. GUIDELINES REGARDING ANSWER-BOOKS

The Following guidelines should be adhered to while issuing answer books to candidates at examination
centres:
• Answer Book (Main/Supplementary) shall be supplied by the Board to the respective
Examination Centres. Only one main answer book should initially be given to a
student for each paper. The Centre Superintendent should also instruct the Assistant
Superintendents that a supplementary answer book is not to be given to a student until
the main answer book given to him is completely used.
• Drawing sheets should be issued as per instructions of the Board.
• The Board will supply different types of answer books as explained above. In case of
non-availability of answer books with Graph at a centre, ordinary answer books should
be issued and local arrangements to PROCURE GRAPH PAPER BE MADE AND
GIVEN to the students along with the answer books.
• The Main answer books (without Graph) contain 32/20 pages and the Answer Books
(with Graph) contain 40 pages, both for Classes XII and X. In case of any missing page,
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• The blank Answer Books supplied by the Board may be checked by the Centre
Superintendent as soon as these are received. The shortage or discrepancy, if any, should
be brought to the notice of the respective Regional Office immediately.
• The Board has introduced Serial No. on the Supplementary Answer Book. Each student
should be asked to write this Serial No. in the Attendance Sheet, as is being done by the
students at present in the case of the Main Answer book.
• The Centre Superintendent must affix a facsimile stamp of his signature in the space
provided in the main and supplementary Answer Books before issuing them to
the students. The stamp shall always be deemed to be in the custody of the Centre
Superintendent. It should be affixed only on as many answer books as are required
for the day. This may be done an hour before the commencement of the examination
each day. It should be ensured that the answer books are not issued without affixing the
facsimile stamp. It should not be affixed on a place other than the space provided for the
purpose of the answer books.
• To prevent misuse of blank Answer books, the Centre Superintendent SHOULD KEEP
THEM UNDER LOCK AND KEY. A proper account of Answer Books, Supplementary
Answer Books, Drawing Sheet, etc. received from the Board and issued to the students
every day should be kept and sent to the Regional Office on the prescribed form soon
after the examination is over. Assistant Superintendents shall maintain a daily account
of the use of Answer Books and Supplementary Answer Books and hand over the same
to the Centre Superintendent daily.
• The facsimile stamp of the centre superintendent’s signature is not required to be affixed
on the maps, graph papers etc. Roll no. Should not be written on the maps, graph papers
etc. This may please be brought to the notice of the students invariably before the
commencement of the examination on each day.
• The assistant superintendents may please specifically be informed to make an
announcement on each day about this in every room and also to ensure that the
supplementary answer books are securely tied with main answer book by each student
with only white colour tags/twine as supplied at the centre.
• The Answer Books should be distributed to the students between 10.00 -10.15 A.M.
During this time the students should write their particulars on the Answer Book and the
same should be checked and signed by the Assistant Superintendent(s).
• From 10.15-10.30 A.M. the students would read the Question Paper and plan proper
strategies to write the answers. During this time, no disturbance should be caused to
the examinees and the Assistant Superintendent should ensure that proper silence is
maintained in the examination hall. In no case, the answer books should be checked and
signed by the Assistant Superintendent during this time. Adequate precaution, however,
should be taken by the Assistant Superintendent that the examinees do not start writing
on the answer book before 10.30 A.M.
• “Instructions to Students” are contained on the backside of the OMR Sheet for both
classes X and XII. Students are required to fill up information on the OMR Sheet only.
• The following should be brought to the notice of the students by the Assistant
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Students should fill up the following information as per Admit Card Neatly and Accurately on the OMR
Sheet on Left Hand Side of OMR Sheet:
a. Subject. e.g. - English
b. Subject Code. e.g. - 101/302
c. Day and Date of Examination. e.g. - Monday, 17 February, 2025.
d. Medium of Answering the Paper - English/Hindi (whichever applicable)
e. Code No. as written on the Top of the Question Paper / Set number
f. No. of Supplementary Answer Book(s) used
g. For Children with Special Needs - they should --
Tick the Category, if differently abled
Mention whether writer was provided
If visually challenged, Name of software used.
h. On Right hand side of OMR Sheet:Student’s Name: In Capital Letters. Each letter be
filled in one box and one box be left blank between each part of the name.(24 boxes
have been provided for Student’s Name. In case, Student’s Name exceeds 24 characters,
student should be instructed to write only the first 24 characters)
i. Write and darken the appropriate circle as applicable for:
Student’s Name in CAPITAL LETTERS
Roll No.
Subject Code
Centre No.
Roll No. in Words
School No. as per Admit Card
Father’s /Guardian’s Name
Signature of Student
 Assistant Superintendent should sign on Answer Book after checking and verifying all
the particulars filled in by the students are correctly filled and bubbles darkened.
 That Answer Books of Course - A/Course - B/Core/Elective Languages/ Mathematics
(Standard) and Mathematics (Basic) are marked by Affixing a Rubber Stamp by using
Violet Colour Stamp Pad Ink only at the Top of the Title Page in the Middle in order
to avoid mixing up of Answer Books at the Examination Centres. The stamps may be
affixed before the distribution of answer books to the students or at the time of checking
of Roll Numbers by the Assistant Superintendent as may be convenient to the Centre
Superintendent.

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3.3 CHANGES IN ANSWER BOOK DESIGN AND GUIDELINES

The following changes have been made for the blank Answer Books of 2024-2025 examination:
(i) Addition of a QR code
(ii) Addition of instructions to write question numbers only in the Margins of Answer Book
and not write or mark anything on question paper provided.
(iii) On all pages, space for writing question number has been mentioned.
(iv) In class XII Practical Answer Books, 02 undertaking i.e. One for External &One for
Internal Examiner has been introduced to avoid problem of wrong uploading of marks.
(v) In class X/XII instructions to do the rough work in the margin on right hand side of the
page which should be crossed out afterwards has been added in place of draw appropriate
margin on the right side of the page for the rough work which should be crossed out
afterwards
(vi) Instruction is given to candidates to write the question numbers only and only in the
margin and not in the centre of the answer book or any other space in the answer book.
This will not be evaluated is a new addition.

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 Chapter SEATING ARRANGEMENT AND
4 OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO
THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS

4.1 CBSE desires that the annual Board examinations are conducted smoothly and efficiently at
all examination centres in India and abroad. The meticulous planning, the strict adherence
to guidelines, the efficient and precision administration with which the examinations are
steered with nothing left to chance will ensure that examinations are conducted fairly
and smoothly. The Centre Superintendent(s) should approach the local police authorities
to ensure that adequate police force at the place of custody of the question papers and
at the examination centre is made available by them. The Competent Authority of the
CBSE has requested the Chief Secretary of the State, Director General of Police, District
Magistrates/Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police to provide full support to
the examination centres for smooth conduct of the examinations.
4.1.2 As a supervisor of the Examination Centre, the Centre Superintendent has a great
responsibility. Efficient conduct of the examination at the examination centre is the prime
concern of the Board, students and the public at large.
4.1.3 The Centre Superintendent should ensure that Assistant Superintendents carry out the
instructions, and various tasks as set out in these Guidelines meticulously.
4.1.4 The Centre Superintendent should be present in the Examination Centre throughout the
duration of the examination. The CS should not leave the centre till the conclusion of the
examination and dispatch of Answer Books etc.

4.2. SEATING ARRANGEMENTS AND CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION

(a) Before the commencement of the examination, the Board will furnish to each Centre
Superintendent a list showing Roll No.(s) and Names of students who will appear at the
Centre of the Examination, the Subjects offered by them and statements showing total
number of candidates appearing in each subject of examination.
(b) A day before the commencement of the examination, the Centre Superintendent shall
see and ensure that the arrangement of tables and seats to be used by the students is
satisfactory. She/he shall particularly see that the students are allotted seats in such a
way as to render all communication between them impossible. The Roll No. of each
student should be prominently displayed on each Desk/Table so that the student has no
difficulty in finding out her/his allotted seat. The student must be seated sufficiently apart
to prevent collusion.
(c) The combined Seating Plan of all the Rooms/shall should be displayed each day for the
Examination of that day at a prominent place at the venue. The seating plan for each
Hall/Room should also be displayed outside each Room/Hall but not earlier than two
hours before the commencement of the examination.
(d) The Centre Superintendent shall prepare a plan of examination hall and/or room showing
the order of seats allotted to students and the direction the students face and shall send
a copy of the seating plan duly signed to the Regional Office along with the bundle of
answer books every day as well as a complete duplicate set of each day’s plan when the
examination is over. The seating plan may be drawn as per the Seating plan given below
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 in this Chapter.
(e) In a room, the students should be allotted their seat, roll no. wise and subject wise.
Seating may, however, be mingled according to a fixed plan if there is more than one
paper on a particular day and the number of examinees in each subject is small.
(f) The Assistant Superintendent(s) should be asked to ensure that the students are seated
strictly in accordance with the seating plan.
(g) In the Seating plan of each room, roll no. of the student who is absent be encircled with
red ink indicating ‘ABSENT’.
(h) The doors of the examination room/hall should be opened 45 minutes before the time
specified for the commencement of the examination every day, i.e., at 09.45 AM. Students
should be advised to be in their seats 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement of
the examination i.e., by 10.00 a.m. No student shall be permitted to enter the examination
centre after 10.00 AM.
(i) The Centre Superintendent should not allow any student to appear in a subject other than
that shown against his name in the list of students.
(j) No student shall be allowed to appear at an examination centre to which he has not been
allotted unless specific written prior permission by the concerned Regional Office has
been granted.
(k) Smoking & using of any intoxicants, taking tea, refreshment etc. by the student in the
Examination Hall/ Room is not permitted.
(l) Lending or interchanging of articles by the students or communicating with each other
in any form by the students in the Examination Hall/ Room during the exam is not
permitted.
(m) The Centre Superintendent should direct the Assistant Superintendents to ensure that the
examination is conducted peacefully and smoothly, maintaining strict discipline. She/he
should further direct the Assistant Superintendents to ensure that student(s) do(es) not
adopt unfair means under any circumstances during the conduct of examination.
(n) It is a very important duty of the Assistant Superintendent concerned to physically verify
that the Code No. of the question paper issued to a student is accurately entered in the
appropriate columns:
(a) On the OMR sheet of the answer book
(b) On the Seating plan of the room
(c) Attendance sheet
(o) No student should be allowed to leave the examination centre before the exam is over.
(p) Collection of the Answer Books and thereafter their handing over to the Centre
Superintendent should be done Roll No. Wise in a particular Subject, irrespective of the
Code No. of the question paper issued to the students.
(q) The Centre Superintendent should be careful about making arrangements for Clean
Toilets for use by the students. In mixed centres, separate Toilets are to be provided for
Boys and Girls. A record showing the frequency of the use of the Toilet of each student
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 (r) Drinking water facilities be made for the students in such a way that they do not have to
waste time searching for the same. It should be ensured that water is fully potable.
SEATING PLAN TO BE PREPARED IN TRIPLICATE

Name of Centre Centre No.

Name of Examination Subject
Date Hall / Room No.

Row 1 Row 2 Row 3

Roll No. Q.P. Code Roll No. Q.P. Code Roll No. Q.P. Code
01 1 09 3 17 1
02 2 10 1 18 2
03 3 11 2 19 3
04 1 12 3 20 1
05 2 13 1 21 2
06 3 14 2 22 3
07 1 15 3 23 1
08 2 16 1 24 2

Signature of Total Students Registered

Assistant Superintendent Present

Absent

1.

2.

Signature of Centre Superintendent

Note:

1. Where multiple sets of Question Papers are used, Question Papers should be distributed to the
students without changing the question paper code order kept in the packet. In case of an absentee,
Roll No. of the student should be written on the question paper meant for that student. No two
adjacent sitting students should have the same question paper set number.
2. In case of distribution of Question Paper in the wrong sequence Code, the Question Paper Code
once distributed in a room should not be replaced under any circumstances to avoid any complaint
by the examinees for loss of time. Question Paper must be distributed in the ascending order of
the Roll Numbers.
3. One copy of the Seating Plan should be sent each day along with the packets of Answer Books,
Duplicate (consolidated for all the days) to be sent at the close of the Examination(s) and Triplicate
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 Chapter
5 RULES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SCRIBE

CBSE is committed to serving students with disabilities as defined in THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016. Schools are requested to follow the instructions to assist these
students during the conduct of examinations. They should identify students, who can act as scribe
during the examinations. A panel of such students be made for use as per the requirements. It
would be appreciated, if these students are also made aware of the disabilities so that they can assist
students with disability in the best possible manner. CBSE has decided to issue to scribes a letter
of appreciation for their contribution in helping a candidate write an examination. The details of
Scribes will thus be filled in the OECMS portal so that such data is easily accessible to the Board
to issue the letter of appreciation to them. The category of the disability and facilities/exemptions
provided are mentioned on the Admit Card of the candidate. This information will also be available
in the List of Students allotted to the concerned centre. The Centre Superintendent needs to make
arrangements in advance accordingly.

5.1 ISSUING AUTHORITY OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE:

The medical certificate issued by the following Agencies/Organizations will be considered for
granting concessions to disabled students:
(a) Disability Certificate(s) issued by Government Hospitals controlled by either the Central or State
Governments from the Chief Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent.
(b) Disability Certificate(s) issued by Recognized Institutes at the national level viz National
Association for the Blind, Spastic Society of India etc; and
(c) Disability Certificate(s) issued by Non-Governmental Organization/practitioners Registered with
the Rehabilitation Council of India/ Central Government/ State Government of the Respective
State.
(d) The disability certificate issued by the competent authority at any place shall be accepted.

5.2. FACILITY OF SCRIBE AND COMPENSATORY TIME:

(a) Students with disabilities as defined in THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT 2016 are permitted to use a Scribe or allowed Compensatory time as given below or both:
For paper of 3 hours’ duration 60 minutes
For paper of 2½ hours’ duration 50 minutes
For paper of 2 hours’ duration 40 minutes
For paper of 1½ hours’ duration 30 minutes

5.3. APPOINTMENT OF SCRIBE AND RELATED INSTRUCTIONS:

(a) The student shall have the discretion of opting for his /her own Scribe/Reader or request the
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(b) In case a Scribe/Reader is provided by the Examination Centre, the qualification of Scribe should
not be more than the minimum Qualification criteria of the examination.
(c) In case the student is allowed to bring her/his own Scribe, the qualification of the scribe should
be one step below the qualification of the student taking the examination.
(d) Students shall also have the option of meeting the Scribe two days before the examination.
(e) Students will be allowed to change the Scribe/Reader in case of emergency. The student shall
also be allowed to take more than one Scribe/Reader for Writing different papers,especially for
languages. However, there can be only one scribe per subject.
(f) Centre Superintendent of the Examination Centre concerned shall forward to the concerned
Regional Officer of the Board, a report giving full particulars of the student and of the scribe.
(g) A Suitable room shall be arranged for the student for whom a scribe is allowed anda separate
Assistant Superintendent shall be appointed by the Centre Superintendent to supervise her/his
examination.
(h) Services of Scribe shall be provided Free of Cost.
(i) The Scribe shall be paid remuneration by the Centre Superintendent as per norms of CBSE.
(j) A letter of appreciation will be issued to each scribe for service rendered by the Board.

5.4. OTHER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS/ FACILITIES:

(a) To facilitate easy access, a few selected schools are made Examination Centres for Special
Students where ever possible.
(b) Teachers from schools for Visually Impaired be appointed as Assistant Superintendent(s)
(Invigilators) at the Special Examination Centres. However, precaution be taken to appoint
different subject teachers on different days.
(c) Answer books of students with Benchmark Disabilities are sent separately by the Centre
Superintendents.
(d) A separate column is provided on the Title Page of the Answer Book for indicating the Category
of differently abled students.
(e) Visually Impaired students are permitted use of Screen Reading Software (like JAWS- Job Access
with Speech) with prior approval of the Board. They also have the facility of using a computer
or a Typewriter for writing answers.
(f) Use of Calculator is not permitted in any of the examinations conducted by the Board except in
cases of Dyscalculia.
(g) Portable Video Magnifier is also allowed to Visually Impaired student.
(h) Computer will be allowed as per the actual need and skills of the students with disabilities duly
supported by a certificate issued by Registered Medical Practitioners /qualified psychological
consultants recommending the use of Computer facility for writing the examination citing the
ground on which recommendation for use of computer has been made. Such permission shall be
subject to the following:
(ii) Use of computer shall be limited to only for typing answers. The concerned student shall
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 shall allow such student after an inspection by the Computer Teacher and the same
Teacher may do the monitoring of the use of the computer. Centre Superintendent may
compensate for the loss of time if any and record the same.
(iii) The computer/laptop brought by the student will not have any internet connection to
maintain the sanctity of the examination.
(iv) The student shall use the computer/laptop only for the purpose for which permission has
been taken.
(v) Such requests along with specific recommendations by the competent medical authority/
qualified psychological consultants, shall be sent to the Concerned CBSE Regional
Office.
(vi) Responsibility for the use of the computer shall lie on the student and the Board shall not
be liable for any consequences arising out of any mis-happening on account of the use
of the computer.
(vii) Provision of a Reader to read the question paper in case of a student with a disability
who does not want a scribe facility will be allowed but the role of such person will be
limited to reading of question paper. Request for such permission will be made by the
student through the principal with specific recommendations by the Registered Medical
Practitioners/Authorized Psychologist. Such cases will be referred to the CBSE RO by
the School Principal and permission will be accorded on case-to-case basis based on
merit. Such students will not be allowed to use the Scribe facility.

5.5. ANSWER BOOKS OF STUDENTS WHO HAVE USED COMPUTER FOR TYPING
REPLIES OF QUESTIONS.

(a) A normal prescribed answer book of appropriate Denomination/No. of pages shall be provided to
all PWD Students also.
(b) The student/scribe will fill up all details on the OMR Sheet as is being done by other students.
The invigilator will check the details filled in.
(c) The invigilator will put a cross on all pages on this answer book and will mention on the first page
(of writing answers) that this student has typed his answers on computer and the print-outs are
being attached to the answer book.
(d) Printout of the answers given on computer shall be attached to this answer book securely in
the similar manner in which the supplementary sheets are attached to the main answer book.
No details of the school/centre/student shall be given on the pages of the printout on which the
answers are given.
(e) The soft copy of the answers, on a Pen Drive, shall be sealed in a cloth parcel and sealed under the
signatures of CS, Invigilator and Observer (if present). This parcel shall be kept in safe custody of
School Principal. This will only be weeded out 30 days after the last day of revaluation process.

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 Chapter UNFAIR MEANS CASES –RULES AND PROCEDURE TO
6 DEAL WITH UNFAIR MEANS CASES (UFM) AND
IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES

6.1 GENERAL

(a) NO MOBILE PHONE IS ALLOWED BY STUDENTS IN EXAMINATION CENTRE.

(b) If a student is found to have made a wrong statement in her/his application for admission to the
examination or has attempted to secure or has secured admission to the examination of the Board
by making a false statement or by fraud or by production of a false document or otherwise, she/
he shall be deemed to have used unfair means and her/his result shall not be declared.
(c) In the case where such a student has not yet appeared at the examination, her/his form of application
shall be rejected and the fee paid forfeited. If she/he has completed her/his examination, her/
his form of application shall be rejected, fee paid forfeited and her/his examination shall be
cancelled.
(d) If at any stage a student has tampered with any entry in the Certificate or Statement of Marks or
Migration Certificate or any other Document that has been issued to her/him by the Board, she/
he shall be deemed to have used Unfair means. The Board may cancel the document in question
and may even cancel her/his result if it deems so necessary.
(e) In the answer book, a student is not permitted to write her/his identity to the examiner. A student
infringing this rule shall be deemed to have used unfair means and her/his result shall not be
declared in addition she/he shall be liable to be punished under the rules.
(f) If during the course of the examination, a student is found indulging in any of the following, she/
he shall be deemed to have used unfair means during the examination and as such her/his result
shall not be declared but shall be marked as UNFAIRMEANS (U.F.M.):
(i) Having in possession any item or article which has been prohibited in the examination
centre or may be used for unfair practices including any stationery item, communication
device, accessories, eatable items, ornaments or any other material or information
relevant or not relevant to the examination in the paper concerned.
(ii) Paying/Placing someone else to write an examination (impersonation) on the student’s
behalf or preparing material for copying.
(iii) Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by CBSE from time to time, in
connection with the conduct of examinations.
(iv) Assisting another student to engage in malpractice, giving or receiving assistance
directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so.
(v) Writing questions or answers on any material other than the answer book given by the
Centre Superintendent for writing answers.
(vi) Tearing of any page of the answer book or supplementary answer book etc.
(vii) Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the
Examination Staff, during the examination time in the examination centre.
(viii) Communicating with another student or the Assistant Superintendent directly or
indirectly.
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(ix) Taking away the answer book out of the examination hall/room/centre.
(x) Smuggling out Question Paper or its part or smuggling out answer books/ supplementary answer
sheet or part thereof.
(xi) Threatening any of the Officials connected with the conduct of the examinations or threatening
any of the students.
(xii) Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in connection with the
examination.
(xiii) Forceful Entry/Exit in/from Examination Centre/Hall.
(xiv) Use or attempted use of any Electronic Device after entering the Examination Centre.
(xv) Uploading/sharing any examination related material, correct or wrong, on social media.
(xvi) Affixing/Uploading of fabricated Photograph on the Admit Card.
(xvii) Erasing or obliterating any information printed on the answer book(s).
(xviii) Providing wrong information on the Answer Sheet.
(xix) Having in possession Question papers of previous years.
(xx) If a student approaches any Authority(ies)/person(s) related to the conduct of exams soliciting
unauthorised privilege(s) in these Examinations.
(xxi) Taking Legal Courses or any other means to influence CBSE to gain advantage in their favour, by
providing false information.
(g) A student found guilty of any of the unfair means mentioned above-
(i) May be disqualified by the Board from the Examination in that year (i.e.,her/his
examination for that year may be cancelled);
(ii) May further be debarred by the Board from appearing at any examination of the Board
for a period which may extend up to five years; and
(iii) In serious cases, may permanently be debarred by the Board from taking any Examination
of the Board.

6.2 IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING OF UNFAIR MEANS CASES

(a) As soon as it is brought to the notice of the Centre Superintendent that a student, during the
course of examination, has been found using or attempting to use unfair means, she/he shall take
possession of the Answer Book of the student along with the paper(s) or other material(s) found
with her/him, if any, and provide the student with a second Answer Book immediately. The student
is neither to be expelled from the examination centre in that paper nor in the remaining papers
of that examination. The Centre Superintendent shall record on the first Answer Book, the time
when it was taken away from the student and on the second Answer Book the time of its issue.
While issuing the second Answer Book, the student shall be asked by the Centre Superintendent to
submit her/his explanation in regard to the allegation against her/him. If the student refuses to give
an explanatory statement, the fact of refusal should be recorded by two Assistant Superintendents
and attested by the Centre Superintendent on duty at the time of the occurrence. The Centre
Superintendent shall call for the statement(s) of the Assistant Superintendent(s) concerned. She/
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 the purpose, duly sealed, the two answer books used by the student along with the explanation of
the student or the attested statement of refusal, the statement(s) of the Assistant Superintendent(s)
and her/his own note on the case for further action by the Board.
(b) The students who are booked under Unfair Means cases in any of the subject(s) and issued
another answer sheet in that subject be advised by the Centre Superintendent not to repeat the
answers to the questions which have already been answered on the first answer sheet.
(c) The Statement of the Assistant Superintendent/Centre Superintendent/Observer/Representative
of the Board who detects Unfair means material in the possession of a student shall cover:
• Name of student and Roll Number
• Date of Examination
• Subject of Examination
• Time when the Material was detected
• Nature of Material/Unfair means detected
• How it was detected
• Whether the student has used the detected material for writing answers
• Whether the student was caught using the detected material for writing Answers
• Whether the student was trying to use the detected material for writing Answers
• Whether the studentdid not use the detected material for writing Answers
• Signature of the person who detected Unfair means material
• Counter signature of the Centre Superintendent on each paper
In respect of the cases detected by the outside Inspector/Observers appointed by the CBSE, the Centre
Superintendent should forward the same with her/his report to the CBSE after giving an opportunity to the
student concerned to explain her/his conduct.
(d) All cases of unfair means must also be reported to local police for taking appropriate action under
the laws of the land. The complaint/report should be sent to the local police in the prescribed
format.
(e) In case a student has smuggled out the Answer Sheet, the Centre Superintendent should call for
the student directly or through any source and try to procure the Answer Sheet. If the efforts fail,
the matter should be reported to the police and a copy of the FIR be sent to the Office of the Board
alongwith the statement of the Assistant Superintendents present in the Room and also of the
student. The statement of the Peon/Police constable etc., if any, should also be forwarded.
The statement should contain:
• Time of incident
• Details of the case as to how the student took away the Answer Sheet
• Efforts made to recover the Answer Sheet alongwith the Question Paper
(f) In case of impersonation, the Centre Superintendent should send to the Board’s Office, the
statement of the person found to be impersonating, the Assistant Superintendents and that of the
Real Student, if possible. The Centre Superintendent shall also report the matter to the Police.

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(g) In case of misconduct of a serious nature, the matter should be reported to the Police, if necessary.
Statement(s) of the Assistant Superintendent(s) and that of the Peon/Policemen concerned may
be obtained and sent to the Office of the Board for further action.
(h) If any Examiner/Evaluator notices any case of copying of answer(s) either among two or more
students or from any other source, she/he should mark the relevant portion(s) of the answer(s)
and send the case immediately, alongwithher/his report on the same, to her/his Head Examiner.
The Head Examiner will scrutinize the case and forward it along with her/his own remarks, in a
sealed cover, to the Regional Office for necessary action by the Board. If such a case comes to the
notice of the Head Examiner herself/himself, she/he should also mark the relevant portion(s) in
the answer(s) and forward the same immediately, alongwithher/his remarks in a sealed cover to
the concerned Regional Office for further action.

6.3 IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES

(i) The results of all students who have been reported to have used unfair means in an examination,
by an Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Centre Superintendent, Members of
Mobile Inspecting Parties, Surprise Inspectors, Observers or Examiners/Head Examiners, shall
be declared as ‘UNFAIRMEANS (U.F.M.)’.
(ii) All cases of ‘Unfair Means (U.F.M.)’ shall be decided within a reasonable time after the declaration
of the result.
(iii) All CASES OF UNFAIRMEANS shall be reported to the Result Committee and the result of
such students shall be disposed of in a manner and as recommended by the Result Committee of
the Board.
(iv) Before any penalty is imposed under any of the provisions of these Bye-Laws on a student reported
to have used unfair means, she/he shall be given an opportunity for explaining her/his conduct.
She/he will be required to appear personally before the UFM Committee of the concerned Region
or before any committee constituted by the Board to explain her/his conduct. In case she/he does
not avail herself/himself of the opportunity by the given date, ex-parte decision taken shall be
final.
(v) If the Board is satisfied that the use of Unfair Means in a paper or papers has been widespread at
a centre, the Board has the right to cancel the result of all students of that centre in the paper or
papers concerned or even the entire examination at that centre, if several papers are involved.
(vi) The names of students who are punished under any of the above rules shall be communicated
to the Universities, Boards and other Organisations which conduct Secondary School, Senior
Secondary School Certificate Examination, Intermediate or equivalent examinations and to the
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6.4 GUIDELINES TO DEAL WITH THE UNFAIR MEANS CASES

The following guidelines are to be implemented for dealing with the Unfair Means Cases pertaining to
ensuing Senior School Certificate (Class-XII) and Secondary School (Class-X) Examinations.
CATEGORY - 1
Having Question papers of previous years.
1.1
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
Writing questions or answers on any material other than the
1.2 Answer Book for writing answers. Cancellation of current
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff Examination in the concerned
Subject.
Tearing off any page of the Answer Book or Supplementary
Shall be allowed to take
Answer Book etc.
1.3 the Examination in that
Supported by the report of the Invigilator/Checking Staff that the
Subject in the Compartment
student has torn the page(s) of the Answer-Book
Examination, if otherwise
Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person,
eligible.
other than the Examination Staff, during the Examination time in
1.4 The benefit of the doubt shall
the Examination Centre.
be given to such student
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
against whom no evidence is
Having copying material (Hard Copy, chits, etc.) in her/his available to testify to the foul
1.5 possession but there is no evidence of use of it. intents on their part.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
Breaching Examination Rules or any direction issued by CBSE
1.6 from time to time, in connection with the conduct of Examinations.
Supported by credible evidence
CATEGORY - 2
2.1 Affixing/uploading of fabricated photograph on the Admit Card. Cancellation of current
Supported by documentary evidence Examination in all Subjects.
2.2 Erasing or obliterating any information printed on the Answer Shall have to take the
Book(s). Examination in all Subjects in
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking staff or Evaluator the next year
2.3 Providing wrong information on the Answer Sheet.
Supported by Documentary Evidence
2.4 Having copying material in her/his possession and having used it.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff or Evaluator
2.5 Having communicated with another student or the Assistant
Superintendent directly or indirectly.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
2.6 Assisting another student to engage in Malpractice
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
2.7 Assisting other students directly or indirectly of any kind or
attempting to do so.
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2.8 Taking assistance from other students directly or indirectly of
any kind or attempting to do so.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
CATEGORY - 3
3.1 Taking away the Answer Book out of the Examination Hall/ Cancellation of current
Room/Centre. as well as next year’s
3.2 Smuggling out Question Paper or part thereof, out of the Examination in all Subjects.
Examination Hall. Shall have to take the
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff Examination in all Subjects
3.3 Smuggling out Answer Books/Supplementary Answer Sheet or thereafter.
part thereof, out of the Examination Hall.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
3.4 Possession, Use or attempted use of any Electronic
Device(including a Mobile Phone), which can be used as
a communication device, after entering the Examination
Centre.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
3.5 Students indulging in spreading rumours affecting smooth
conduct of examinations.
3.6 Using abusive language, and threatening the staff on duty.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
3.7 Indulging in violence at the time of examination or thereafter in
the examination center.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
3.8 Forceful entry/exit in/from the Examination Centre or Hall.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
CATEGORY - 4
4.1 Impersonation. Paying/placing/making someone else to write an
examination.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
4.2 Uploading/sharing any examination related material, correct or Cancellation of current as
wrong, on social media. well as of next three years’
Supported by credible evidence examination in all subjects.
4.3 Approaching any Authority(ies)/person(s) related to the Shall have to take the
conduct of exams soliciting unauthorized privilege(s) in these examination in all subjects
Examinations. thereafter.
Supported by the report of such authority
4.4 Taking legal courses or any other means to influence CBSE to
gain advantage in their favour, by providing false information.
Supported by documentary evidence

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CATEGORY - 5
5.1 Using obscene/derogatory language in the answer book.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator
5.2 Using threatening language in the Answer-Book for the evaluators
with or without any appeal.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator Counseling by UFM
Committee so that she/he
5.3 Using language/threat of harm to oneself in the Answer-Book
abstains from using such
with or without any appeal.
language in the answer book
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator
in future examinations.
5.4 Use any other Ink or Pencil for writing answers in the answer Currency notes etc. shall be
book. forfeited and deposited in the
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator Board’s account.
5.5 Having enclosed/attached a currency note or other such
instrument with the answer book with or without any appeal/
message for the evaluator.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator

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 Chapter
7 QUESTION PAPERS IN THE CONDUCT
OF EXAMINATIONS

7.1 CUSTODY OF QUESTION PAPERS

As centre superintendent the most sensitive work of handling confidential material is done hence, all care
should be taken when handling the question papers. The following important guidelines should be read
and understood in details for handling a task of such sensitive nature:
• The sealed bags containing sealed cloth parcels of question papers shall be supplied by the
Controller of Examinations, CBSE to the Nationalised Bank/Treasury Office or any other Officer
Designated by him, who shall be responsible for their safe keeping from the time of taking
delivery of the parcels till they are delivered to the Centre Superintendent concerned on each day
of examination, as per date sheets of examinations. (Also refer to Appendix - A for Duties and
Responsibilities of the Bank Manager/Treasury Officer/Principal/Centre Superintendent)
• Examinations will also be conducted on the dates falling on the 2nd and 4th Saturday (bank
holidays) during the date sheet. The custodian will ensure that the question paper canvas bag(s)/
parcel(s) for the examinations falling on 2nd and 4th Saturday are delivered to the Centre
Superintendent as per the date sheet without fail, like on regular days. In 2025, the 2nd and 4th
Saturdays would be as given below-

MONTH 2nd Saturday 4th Saturday

February - 2025 - 22nd February, 2025
March - 2025 8th March, 2025 22nd March, 2025

Dates of the examination falling on the 2nd and 4th Saturday shall be informed to the custodian well in
advance to ensure proper arrangements.
• Dispatch of the question papers will be in 03 lots. Accordingly, you will be requested by the
custodian to verify the question papers thrice.
• In case of Regional Office Delhi (East) and Delhi (West), verification will be done by both the
centre superintendent and the officials of CBSE as per the information given to them by the
Regional Director/ Officer concerned from time to time.
• On receipt of the sealed bags {exception Regional Office Delhi (East) & (West)}, the custodian
will inform the Centre Superintendent about the receipt of the bags of question papers and request
to verify the quantity of the Question Papers.
• Verification will only be done by the Centre Superintendent. Also please note that delivery of the
question papers will only be taken by the Centre Superintendent. In no case, any other Official
(Vice Principal, Sr. PGT, Office person etc.) be deputed to take the delivery of the question papers
from the custodian.
• At the time of verification of the confidential material at the place of the custodian, Centre
Superintendent should arrange all sealed canvas bags serially. Thereafter, each canvas bag will
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 of the canvas bags in the presence of the Custodian. Then, this material will be kept in the same
canvas bag from which it has been taken out for verification.
• After verification, the canvas bag would be kept under safe custody in the locker with the
custodian.
• You will find special plastic interlock strip(s) kept inside the canvas bags. The number of interlock
strips would be one more than the number of dates whose material has been kept in the canvas
bag. This means thereby, if the material of two dates of examination has been kept in the canvas
bag, then you would find three special interlock strips.
• The serial number i.e.,1,2,3 and so on shall be printed on the strips which would be used to
pack the bag again. For example,‘1’ marked strip should be used for packing the bag on the day
of verification of material. Similarly, the same procedure should be adopted for the rest of the
canvas bags.
• The number-wise strips packed would be as follows:
Event Special Plastic Interlock Strip Number
After verification ‘1’
1st Date of Examination ‘2’
2nd Date of Examination ‘3’
3rd Date of Examination ‘4’
and so, on
• Once the material list is checked and kept in canvas bag, the bags should be sealed with the help
of a special plastic interlock strip marked ‘1’.
• The rest of the strips will be kept again inside the canvas bags.
• On the day of examination, the bag will be opened in front of the Custodian to take out the
materials of that date of examination. After handing over the material, the bag will again be
sealed with the help of a plastic interlock strip marked ‘2’on the 1st Date of Examination and the
process will be repeated if required.
• Kindly note that the canvas bag may carry cloth parcels of more than one date of examination.
• Please ensure repeating Steps mentioned above after taking out the cloth parcel of the relevant
date of examination on each day of opening the canvas bag.
• In case of any issue, t h e bag will be sealed with sealing wax in the presence of the custodian and
the Centre Superintendent.
• On receiving information from the custodian, the Centre Superintendent will verify the question
papers in the following manner:
(a) Details given in receipt (two in number) kept inside one of the canvas bags with the
details given on sealed cloth parcels.
(b) The details are given on the parcel with the subject wise students allotted to the centre.
These details are available to the Centre Superintendent.
(c) The date of examinations given in the date sheet should match with the date of
examination given on the cloth parcels.
• In case of any deficiency in quantity, the Centre Superintendent should immediately contact the
Controller of Examinations/Regional Officer by telephone or through a special messenger.
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• The parcels of packets of question papers with seals intact are liable to be examined at any time
by the authorised representative of the Board.
• The cloth parcel(s) of the respective day of examination is to be handed over personally under
record to the Centre Superintendent by the custodian. While taking over cloth parcel(s), double
verification may be done to ensure that only the correct cloth parcel(s) is being taken over i.e., as
per the date sheet.
• In no manner, the Centre Superintendent should pick up any cloth parcel herself/himself from the
safe custody/locker of the custodian. The custodian will personally take out the canvas bag with
a plastic interlock strip from the safe custody. The bag will be opened in front of the Custodian to
take out the material of the particular date. Thereafter, the bag will again be sealed with the help
of a plastic interlock strip of th e subsequent number in front of the Centre Superintendent and t
h e canvas bag will again be kept in the safe custody.
• The Centre Superintendent will take delivery of the question paper cloth parcels exactly 45
minutes before the commencement of the examination and give receipt to the custodian with
regard to the number of cloth parcels and the subjects issued. At the time of taking delivery, the
CS should upload the photograph on CMTM-CS APP.
• However, if an examination centre is located at a far-off place, the custodian may decide the time
for issue of the question paper cloth parcels in consultation with the Centre Superintendent.
• The CS is to ensure that the time fixed is not too early. Distance and time taken to reach the
examination centre from the custodian should be worked and could be verified from Google
Maps etc.
• After taking the delivery of the sealed parcel containing packets of question papers (with seals
intact) on each day of examination, as per date sheet for the year of examination the Centre
Superintendent must take them directly to the centre without stopping on the way and keep them
safely in his/her personal safe custody till the time specified for opening of the packets. These
shall not be opened before the specified time under any circumstances. No person other than the
Centre Superintendent shall open the parcels unless authorised by the Controller of Examinations
of the Board.
• The parcels should be opened on the appointed date and time in the presence of 04 witnesses out of
which 01 should be an Assistant Superintendent of the school, other than the examination centre.
After opening the parcel, sealed packets of question papers will be available. The seal of these
envelopes should also be checked. Each sealed envelope will contain 24 question papers. One
sealed envelope in the serial order should be handed over/delivered to th e Assistant Superintendent
for each examination room. This envelope will be opened by the Assistant Superintendent in the
examination room itself in the presence of 04 witnesses – 02 witnesses would be the 02 Assistant
Superintendents deputed in that room and 02 would be students appearing in th e examination
from that room. One student should be used as a witness only once.
• When multiple sets of question papers are used, the bundle of question papers in a specific subject
shall contain question papers of different code numbers duly jumbled. The mixed order shall
not be changed by the centre superintendent/assistant superintendent under any circumstances
and the question paper shall be distributed in the same sequence in which they have been
mixed and packed in the sealed packets. Violation of these instructions will have very serious
repercussions tantamount to vitiating the examination process and Centre Superintendent/
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• The Centre Superintendent should ensure that the visually impaired students are given the question
papers meant for such students only in Science and Mathematics at the Secondary (Class-X) level
and Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at the Senior Secondary (Class - XII) level.
• The left- out question papers along with envelopes should be returned to the Centre Superintendent
immediately after the start of the examination.
• The Assistant Superintendents on duty will receive the sealed packets of question papers in one
lot for one subject in their respective rooms. The sealed packet will be opened in the presence
of 04 witnesses – 02 Assistant Superintendents and 02 students and there after they will hand
over the question papers serially Roll No. wise in ascending order (at the specified time) to the
students. The question paper should be issued 15 minutes before the commencement of the paper
according to the date sheet supplied for the examination. A stroke of the bell should also indicate
the fixed time for the distribution of question papers at the centre (Please refer to Bell Schedule
Appendix - I).
• A Code No. Will be given on each copy of sets of question papers in a subject when multiple sets
of question papers have been used. The student should write the question paper Code No. In the
column specified on the OMR sheet of the answer book without fail.
• The Assistant Superintendents should return the spare copies of the question papers along with
envelopes to the Centre Superintendent immediately after the commencement of the examination
without disturbing the question paper code serial order.
• The Centre Superintendent will arrange to pack and seal all the spare/balance copies of the
question papers for a particular subject immediately after the commencement of the paper. It may
be ensured that no person has any access to the left-out question papers in any manner. These
should be kept under lock and key by the Centre Superintendent.
• In case the question paper(s) issued to the student(s) is/are reported/found to be defective, the
same should be replaced by another complete and correct question paper(s) of the same Code
Number.
• The unused question papers are required to be sealed by the Centre Superintendent within 15
minutes of the commencement of the examination. Thereafter, if any student brings to notice that
in the question paper there is any unprinted or torn or missing page(s) or item(s) etc., the same
should be replaced by another complete question paper of the same Code No. by opening the
packet sealed by the Centre Superintendent. Such a packet should be resealed immediately after
taking out the question paper required for replacement.
• The Centre Superintendent may please note that students’ attendance sheets have an additional
column for filling the code number of the question paper. They should see that this column is
correctly filled by every student in the space provided and the Assistant Superintendents take due
care to verify the code number of the student’s question paper as well as this entry in the OMR
sheet of the answer book.
• A seating plan as per format for each Room/Hall should be drawn displaying the actual seating
position of the students in a Room. Question Paper Code No. In a subject where multiple sets of
question papers have been used should also be shown in the seating plan after the examination.
• A report of all such cases indicating the series of question papers replaced, the nature of the
defect in the question paper and the Roll No. of the student’s whose papers have been replaced
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7.2. SYSTEM FOR OPENING OF THE PARCELS OF QUESTION PAPERS

(MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND)

All the examination centres are directed TO STRICTLY MAKE THE SEATING ARRANGEMENT IN
MULTIPLES OF 24 STUDENTS ONLY IN THE EXAMINATION ROOM/HALL. Only one room with
less than 24 students will be permitted in each examination Centre. It will be the last room in which the
number of students could be less than 24. No deviation, whatsoever is permitted from this instruction. If
any deviation comes to notice CBSE will take appropriate action against the erring Centre Superintendent,
staff and school as the case may be. CBSE has made provisions for packing of the question papers
accordingly. The details of packing are given below with the direction that the same must be read and
understood carefully and kept confidential:
(a) Centres will be provided sealed parcel(s) containing the sealed packets of Question papers.
(b) The number of parcels in each subject will depend upon the number of students appearing in that
subject from the centre.
(c) All the packets of the question papers of all subjects to be conducted on the same day will be
packed in one parcel. The details of the subject wise packets and the certificate of opening of the
parcel will be made available on the parcel itself.
(d) The parcel should be opened in the Control room in the presence of 04 Assistant Superintendents.
Out of the 04 Assistant Superintendents, at least 01 should be from the school other than the
examination centre. The certificate on the envelope would be signed as per the instructions given
on the envelope. The Observer, if available, shall also sign on the parcel when it is opened. The
same person should not act as witness daily. They should as far as possible be changed each day
and should not belong to the same school.
(e) When the parcel is opened, the requisite number of subject wise sealed envelopes containing 24
question papers in each envelope will be available. These sealed envelopes of 24 question papers
are not to be opened in the control room.
(f) In each examination room, one sealed packet should be handed over to one of the Assistant
Superintendents deputed in that room.
(g) The Assistant Superintendent will open a sealed envelope containing 24 question papers in the
room itself, in the presence of 02 students appearing in the examination from the same room.
(h) Both the Assistant Superintendents and 02 students will sign the certificate of opening of the
packet of question papers.
(i) One student should be used as a witness only once. It is expected that this provision will be
announced in the examination room before every examination, before taking a student as a
witness.
(j) At each centre, there could be one packet containing only 12 question papers. This envelope should
be given in the last room where students might be less than 24. The procedure for Opening and
Certificate for this envelope in the room will remain the same as mentioned herein.
(k) Question papers of the absentee students/excess should be immediately returned to the Centre
Superintendent in the same envelope in which question papers were handed over to the Assistant
Superintendent. Details of the balance question papers be mentioned on the envelope and signed
by both the Assistant Superintendents.
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(I) In order to have effective confidential material tracking and monitoring, the following mobile apps
have been developed by the Board: -
• Mobile App for Custodian - CBSECUST

(Play Store Name: CMTM-C)

• Mobile App for Centre Superintendent - CMTM-CS

(Play Store Name: CMTM-CS)

For proper operation of CMTM Apps, the correct mobile number is required in the Board’s Data.
Detail guidelines to use the same are annexed at Appendix - J.
(m) No Mobile/Camera/any other similar device which could be detrimental to the safety of
Confidential Material should be allowed in the control room, where confidential material will
be stored and opened. During the uploading of the photograph of the confidential material to
the CBSE, the Mobile Phone of the Centre Superintendent only shall be used. No other Official
should be allowed to carry any communication Device or Camera etc. in the Control Room.
(n) The parcel and the packets containing question papers should be opened by cutting one edge
of the Parcel/Packet with scissors or a sharp knife in such a way that all the seals remain intact
for inspection, if necessary. The empty parcel/packets along with the balance question papers
should be carefully preserved and returned to the regional office along with the answer books. On
return, the material will be matched with the centre data to ensure that there is no pilferage in any
manner. If it is found, it would be viewed seriously and invite legal action.
(o) Before distribution of the sealed packet of question papers to the Assistant Superintendents, the
Centre Superintendent should also check the headings on all packets of the question papers in
order to verify that a question paper packet for any other subject which is fixed for a later date
is not mixed up. If by chance, any such packet so found mixed, it should be taken out and sent
immediately to the Controller of Examinations in a sealed envelope with a full report.
(p) The Centre Superintendent should ensure that she/he opens only that/those parcel(s) of packet(s)
of question paper(s) which is/are meant for that particular day/examination. In case a wrong
packet i.e., a packet meant for some other day is opened by mistake, such packet should
immediately be resealed. However, if such a paper has been distributed before the mistake comes
to notice. All such distributed papers should be taken back from the Examinees and resealed in
the packet(s) of the question papers. The matter should immediately be reported to the Controller
of Examinations/ Regional Office along with the statement of persons involved in opening of
the Question paper parcel(s)/packet(s) and distribution of question papers. IN SUCH A CASE,
THE CENTRE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS, WHO
HAVE SIGNED THE CERTIFICATE FOR OPENING QUESTION PAPER(S) WILL BE
PERSONALLY HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NEGLIGENCE. Serious note will be taken
of such a mistake and the matter will be referred to her/his/their disciplinary authorities for taking
suitable action against the persons concerned. Also, no honorarium will be paid to such Centre
Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents and the Board may consider disqualifying them from
any of its works. The board may take any action as deemed fit.

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7.3. DISTRIBUTION OF QUESTION PAPERS

(i) Question papers must be distributed 15 minutes before the time given in the Date Sheet/
Admit Card. In case due to unforeseen circumstances, a delay in the commencement of
Examination on a particular day occurs, the time lost in the process must be compensated.
Statement to this effect be taken from a few students in each room duly verified by both
the Assistant Superintendents and kept on record with the Centre Superintendent.
(ii) If multiple sets of question papers are administered by the board, the instructions
regarding distribution of question papers must be followed meticulously.
(iii) If any misprint or other error in a question paper comes to notice, the attention of the
Controller of Examinations/Regional Officer must be drawn to it. In case of a difference
between the English and Hindi version of question papers, the English version should
be relied upon unless otherwise considered necessary. This should also be brought to the
notice of the Controller of Examinations.
(iv) In the question papers of subjects other than Languages, if a student offering a medium
other than English and Hindi for Answering his/ her paper finds difficulty in understanding
a question, necessary help may be provided to him by the Centre Superintendent in so
far as only the language of the question is concerned.
(v) Sealed packets containing instructions for Centre Superintendent in regard to a question
paper, if any, should be opened a day before the Examination in the paper concerned.
(vi) It should be seen that every student gets the correct question paper. It would be advisable
to make an announcement invariably before the commencement of the examination.
Students should be told that if they attempt any other paper not meant for them, they will
do so at their own risk. Particular care should be taken to ensure the supply of correct
question papers in the cases of subjects having A and B Courses and Core and Elective
languages.
(vii) Due care be taken in the distribution of Mathematics Standard & Mathematics Basic
question papers, Hindi - A & Hindi - B question papers etc.

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 Chapter
8 PACKING AND DISPATCH PROCEDURE OF ANSWER BOOKS

8.1 Immediately after the scheduled examination ends the Centre Superintendent shall collect all the
answer-books from the Assistant Superintendents. These should then be personally checked by
the Centre Superintendent with the list of students who appeared in each subject and packed as
under:

(a) Each Century of Roll Nos. for example Roll Nos. 1-100, 1001-1100 under each medium
(English and Hindi should be mixed) and tied separately by sutli or twine, However,
Answer Books of Social Science and Science in English and Hindi medium should not
be mixed and should be tied separately by sutli or twine and put in separate envelope
marking appropriately on the top of envelope ‘English’ or ‘Hindi’ medium as the case
may be.
(b) Packets of different centuries for a paper should then be put together and tied in a packet
‘paper wise’ and a seal put on the knot of the sutli.
(c) This packet should be packed in cloth, sealed and then packed again in cloth parcel(s) to
be dispatched to the collection centre notified by the Regional Officer along with other
Answer Books, if any.
(d) Packets of different papers should then be packed and sealed in one packet in the presence
of two Assistant Superintendents and sent to the place communicated by the Regional
Officer.
(e) Packets containing answer-books fortheSecondary and Senior School Certificate
Examination must be packed separately and address on the parcels containing answer
books be written with the colour of the ink as under to easily distinguish to which class
the parcel of answer-books belong to:

Colour of Cloth Colour of Ink

Class - X Blue Colour Red Colour

Class - XII Pink Colour Blue Colour

(f) In case of more than one packet, say 5 packets, Packet No. should be labelled -1/5, 2/5,
3/5, 4/5 and 5/5. This should be clearly noted in the CBSE Proforma 66 and Proforma
66 be kept in the first packet.
(g) To distinguish parcels containing material other than answer-books from being opened
at the Secrecy Centres, if received erroneously, the address be written in bold letters with
black ink. It should also be written (NOT FOR CSO) with in the bracket at the bottom
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8.2 The Centre Superintendent should seal the packet(s) in the presence of at least two Assistant
Superintendents (who should preferably not belong to the school to which the Superintendent
belongs) who should sign as witnesses to the effect that the answer books were packed in their
Presence at........................a.m./p.m.
8.3 The answer books of Unfair Means cases be sent in separate envelopes provided along with
centre material, duly sealed, to the concerned Regional Office/Collection Centre. In case the
envelopes have not been received, the Answer Books be packed and sent as per Appendix-G.
8.4 The following papers should also be sent along with the packet of answer books:
(i) Statement showing the Roll Nos. of students who Appeared/Absent/UFM in each Paper
Medium wise (English and Hindi should be combined). This is to be prepared on Form
No. CBSE - 66 provided for this purpose in Triplicate (Appendix-E) (two copies for the
Board&one copy to be placed inside the packet and one to be delivered along with the
packet containing the Answer Book) and one to be preserved by the Centre;
(ii) Seating Plan of each Room/Hall in a separate cover;
(iii) All the opened Parcel(s)/Packet(s) of Question Paper(s) having certificates of opening
parcel(s)/packet(s) of question papers printed on it/them, duly signed, with surplus
copies of the question paper. (The Centre Superintendent may keep only 2 copies of
each question paper if she/he needs the same for her/his school after recording the same
on packet number one of the question papers in that subject).
(iv) Unopened Question Paper packets (if any).
(v) Sample Impression of Seal used for sealing the Bag/Packets (to be sent only on the
1st day of Examination or when the Seal is changed) in separate cover marked “Seal
Impression”.
8.5 The following material should be sent to the regional office after the examination in all the
subjects is over:
(i) Duplicate Set of Seating Plan;
(ii) Attendance Sheets duly arranged Roll No. wise and each Attendance Sheet duly counter
signed by the Centre Superintendent (Appendix-H);
(iii) Consolidated list of Casual Absentees (not absent in all papers), Full Absentees (absent
in all papers) and list of Unfair Means Cases (Appendix-F);
(iv) Certificate obtained from Assistant Superintendents that none of their relatives was
taking the examination;
(v) Account of answer books, supplementary answer-books, drawing sheets, graph papers
etc. used;
(vi) Unused answer-books, supplementary answer-books, drawing sheets etc. along with
other unused balance articles;
(vii) List of Students.
8.6 When the examination centres are packing answer books for dispatch to the concerned Regional
Office of CBSE, they will ensure the weather conditions and if there is a probability of rains, an
envelope of reusable plastic be used to pack the answer books to save them from getting wet from
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 All the above documents are to be signed/countersigned by the Centre Superintendent.
That the answer books of Course-A/Course-B/Core/Elective/Mathematics (Standard) and
Mathematics (Basic) of the respective subjects are to be packed in separate bundles but sent in
the same Parcel/Bag;
8.7 That Answer Books of students with Benchmark Disabilities are sent in separate envelopes
provided along with centre material, duly sealed, to the Regional Officer concerned. In case, the
envelopes have not been received, the answer-books be packed in separate envelopes superscribing
at the top STUDENTS WITH BENCH MARK DISABILITIES in bold letters.

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 Chapter NORMS FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY
9 COORDINATORS, DEPUTY CITY COORDINATORS AND
THEIR DUTIES

The Objective of appointing a City Coordinator in a City is to have better co-ordination among the schools
in that city with the Regional Office concerned.

9.1 CITY COORDINATOR(S):

Selection of City Coordinator: -

(i) A Principal who has good repute in the district and carries cordial relation&is also
familiar with the city area.
(ii) Preference to those Principals who are either National or CBSE awardees.
(iii) A Principal who has acted as Chief Nodal Supervisor for the Evaluation of Answer
Books in the preceding years and has also performed duties as Chief Nodal Practical
Supervisor and co-operates with the Board in the accomplishment of the target and goal
within the time frame set by the Board.
(iv) A Principal who extends support to the Board in terms of fixation of Examination
Centre, relieving Teachers for time bound Evaluation work and attending workshops
and seminars for improving the quality of education or any other assignment entrusted
upon them by the CBSE.
(v) A Principal who has at least 15-20 years’ experience.
(vi) A Principal who holds a good reputation in the city/district and has not been found
indulging in any irregularities or violation of Examination & Affiliation Bye-laws of
the Board and whose school has good infrastructure for holding Workshops/Seminars/
Meetings which are conducted by the Board from time to time.
(vii) The Principals who are rendering their services in the schools which are affiliated upto
the Sr. Secondary level with the Board.
(viii) Preference will be given to the Principals who co-operate with the Board and have
relieved their Teachers for CBSE’s Pre &Post Examination activities such as Practical/
Evaluation/Comparison etc. during the last five (5) years.
(ix) The Principal should not be involved in any legal issues with the Board.
(x) The tenure of the City Coordinator and Deputy City Coordinator should be fixed for 03
years.

9.2 DUTIES OF CITY COORDINATOR:

(a) The City Coordinator will act as a key functionary for CBSE in the area allotted and
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(b) The City Coordinator will provide valuable inputs/suggestions to the Board in fixation
of examination centres and be a part of the District Level Committee for providing her/
his valuable suggestions, if any.
(c) She/he will coordinate with the Chief Nodal Practical Supervisor for the appointment of
Practical Examiner(s) in case of Practical Examination of the Board as per the prescribed
schedule of the Board.
(d) The City Coordinator’s School shall be the Custodian of Additional Blank Answer
Books required by the centre(s) within the outskirt area of her/his district, in case of a
shortage of Answer Books and centre material as well.
(e) The City Coordinator shall ensure the timely dispatch of Theory Answer Books to the
Board after the conduct of AISSE/AISSCE at the centre on a daily basis as per norms of
the Board.
(f) The City Coordinator will liaise with the Chief Nodal Supervisors in various activities
such as receipt of Answer Books, availability of sufficient evaluators, uploading of day-
to-dayAward Lists and dispatch of Answer Books as per the time line set by the Board.
(g) The City Coordinator will synchronize the Spot Evaluation Work with the Chief Nodal
Supervisor of Evaluation Centres located in the respective District.
(h) The City Coordinator will also ensure the timely relieving of teachers from the schools
reporting for the Spot Evaluation Work.
(i) The City Coordinator shall assist in the timely completion of Spot Evaluation Work
as per the prescribed schedule of the Board without compromising the quality of the
Evaluation.
(j) Distribution of Printed Marks Sheets/ Passing Certificates /Migration Certificates to all
Schools located in their district after receipt of the same under intimation to the Board.
(k) The City Coordinator will also monitor Board Examinations in the district and report
relevant local Media News to the Regional Office with his/ her comments.
(l) The City Coordinator will be authorized for Surprise Inspection during the Examination
after obtaining necessary approval from the Regional Officer.
(m) For smooth conduct of Examinations, whenever any help is required, particularly in
terms of Appointment of Observers, Centre Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents,
deployment of Police personnel at Examination Centres, etc, she/he shall extend her/his
wholehearted cooperation.
(n) During the course of Examinations and also during the course of Evaluation of Answer
Books pertaining to Examinations, if any Untoward/Abnormal Incident/Activity is
noticed in respect of any Centre(s), she/he will immediately report to the Regional
Officer concerned.
(o) In a nutshell, the City Coordinator will act as a link between the schools located in the
area and the CBSE with a view to assist CBSE in carrying out its responsibilities as per
the expectations of the stakeholders, and the City Coordinator shall act as the eyes and
ears of the Board.

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9.3. DEPUTY CITY COORDINATOR(S):

A Deputy City Coordinator will also be appointed by the Board in every City to assist the City
Coordinator. Criteria for selection of Deputy City Coordinator will be similar to that of the City
Coordinator.

9.4 DUTIES OF DEPUTY CITY COORDINATOR:

In the absence of the City Coordinator, the Deputy City Coordinator will carry out all the
responsibilities as specified by the City Coordinator. The tenure of the Deputy City Coordinator
will be the same as specified for the City Coordinator. The City Coordinator and Deputy City
Coordinator will be from different schools.
The role of the City Coordinator and the Deputy City Coordinator, precisely, is only to facilitate
CBSE in smoothly carrying out the assigned responsibilities, guide other schools, if desired and
develop cordial relationships with all the schools in the vicinity.
Deputy City Co-ordinator will become City Coordinator after the expiry of the term of City
Coordinator on the issuance of an order from the Regional Office in this regard.
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 Chapter
10 DUTIES OF OBSERVERS

Observers are the public representatives deputed by CBSE during the conduct of the examination to
witness and ensure that the examination is conducted in a fair manner, as the Board’s representatives. It
is expected from them that they will assist CBSE at the centre in the smooth conduct of the examination
by performing their duties effectively. They have the highest responsibility on their shoulders. These
responsibilities can only be fulfilled if they are well aware of the various instructions issued by CBSE
for the conduct of the examination. They are, therefore, requested to read and understand the guidelines
carefully even if they have earlier acted as an Observer in the same examination. The board also modifies
various instructions as per the need of the hour; hence, it becomes imperative to read and understand
guidelines carefully to fulfil their responsibilities judiciously.
In no manner, they should interfere in the work of the Centre Superintendent, seek for any favour and go
beyond the guidelines issued by CBSE. In case, they feel that something is not correct, the same should be
mentioned in the report to be sent to the concerned Regional Officer.

10. GUIDELINES FOR OBSERVERS

10.1 Before going on duty, read and understand the guidelines carefully. Their responsibility starts
from receiving/collecting question papers from the custodian, smooth entry of students in the
examination centre after proper frisking to ensure that students are not carrying any barred items,
opening and distribution of question papers, smooth conduct of examination and collection and
dispatch of the answer books to the CBSE.
10.2 Observers are requested to reach the examination centre and custodian bank on time.
10.3 The Observer should inform her/his arrival to the Centre Superintendent concerned and accompany
the CS for the collection of parcels of Question Papers from the custodian.
10.4 Sealed parcels of Question Papers will be opened 30 minutes before the commencement of the
examination by the Centre Superintendent in the room of the Centre Superintendent in the presence
of the Observer and at least 04 Assistant Superintendents (Invigilators) as witnesses. Observers
must not allow the sealed parcels to be opened before this time, under any circumstances. One
Assistant Superintendent should be from the school whose students are appearing from this
examination centre.
10.5 Observers are requested to check the seals on the packets. They will not leave the Centre
Superintendent’s Room till the time packets of Question Papers are handed over to the Assistant
Superintendents.
10.6 In case, CBSE is sending Question Papers online, the Observer will ensure that precautions are
taken to maintain the Secrecy and safety of the question papers.
10.7 It is the duty of the Observer to ensure that no Photocopy/Photo of any Question Paper is being
taken/done.
10.8 The Observer must satisfy herself/himself that no person is carrying Mobile/Cell Phone/Camera/
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10.9 Observer will ensure that no Photo Copier, Fax Machine, Computer, Mobile Phone or any
Electronic Gadget is used in the School during the course of the Examination by any of the
Officials/Persons on duty. All the Mobile Phones must be collected by the Centre Superintendent
and stored in one place in Switched Off Mode under lock and key and this must be ensured by
the Observer except the Centre Superintendent for uploading the Photograph of the Confidential
Material to the CBSE.
10.10 Observers will ensure that the students are entering the Examination Centre after Physical
Checking/Frisking.
10.11 Observers will ensure that students are not in possession of Barred items as given in the list
10.12 During the course of the Examination, the Observer(s) will take several rounds of Examination
Rooms to ensure fair conduct of the Examination verify the number of students present in each
room as per the Attendance Sheet and also ensure that the seats allotted to the Absentee(s) are not
given to any other student(s). They should also verify the genuineness of the student writing the
examination by matching the photograph given on the Admit Card and Attendance Sheet.
10.13 She/he will see that the rules with regard to the conduct of this Examination as given in the
guidelines are read entirely and are fully observed by the Observer.
10.14 Observer must be present at the time of packing of Answer Books and ensure that the packing has
been done in her/his presence and also ensure that:-
(a) All the Answer Books have been collected from the Examination Rooms/Halls to the
Collection/Centre Superintendent’s room after the Examination is over.
(b) Proper Counting, Packing and Sealing of the Answer Books have been done. She/he
will see that the rules with regard to the conduct of the Examination as given in these
guidelines are strictly adhered to by the Centre Superintendent.
(c) Until and unless Answer Books’ packet(s) is/are dispatched, she/he will ensure safe
custody of answer books’ packet(s). A record of parcels dispatched along with answer
books should also be maintained.
(d) Details of the mode of dispatch of answer books’ packets through the nearest Indian
Postal Office including registration number (insured parcel only), may be communicated
on a day-to-day basis to the Regional Office concerned.
(e) Day-to-day report in terms of the conduct of examination may be sent to the Regional
Office on the day of examination itself.
(f) Ensure that finally parcels containing A/Bs have been packed in plastic envelopes to
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 PERMITTED AND BARRED ITEMS AND DRESS
CODE
Students will be subjected to extensive and compulsory physical frisking before entering the examination
centre. The following is a list of items that are permitted and barred from taking to the Examination
Centres:

LIST OF PERMITTED ITEMS

f) Admit Card &School Identity Card (for regular students)

g) Admit Card & Any Govt. Issued Photo Identity Proof (for Pvt. Students)

h) Stationery items i.e., Transparent Pouch, Geometry/Pencil Box, Blue/Royal Blue Ink/Ball Point/
Gel Pen, Scale, Writing Pad, Eraser,

i) Analogue Watch, Transparent Water Bottle.

j) Metro Card, Bus Pass, Money.

k) Items permitted to Type I diabetic students.

LIST OF BARRED ITEMS

g) Any stationery item - such as textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Calculator
(Students with Learning Disability i.e. Dyscalculia are permitted to use Calculator as per Circular
No. CBSE/COORD/2020 dated 20.01.2020 and are provided the same by Exam centre), Pen
Drives, Calculator, Log Table (shall be provided by the centres), Electronic Pen/ Scanner, etc.

h) Any communication device - such as Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone,

Pager, Health Band, Smart Watch, Camera, etc.

i) Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Pouches, etc.

j) Any eatable item opened or packed, except for diabetic students

k) Any other item which could be used for unfair means

l) Use of the above or similar items will be treated under the “Unfair Means” category and will
attract punishment as per rules.

DRESS CODE

• For Regular Students - School Uniform

• For Private Students - Light Clothes

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 APPENDIX-A

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CUSTODIANS, PRINCIPALS AND CENTRE

SUPERINTENDENTS FOR HANDLING OF CONFIDENTIAL PACKETS OF QUESTION
PAPERS OF THE CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, DELHI

1. Each Officer designated to receive the confidential material of the Central Board of Secondary
Education will personally receive insured Canvas Bags sent by the CBSE and acknowledge
its receipt through Fax/E-mail to Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE
indicating the Class, No. of bag(s) received.
2. After receipt of the confidential bag(s), the Designated Officer will contact the Principal of the
School allotted to her/his Branch to ask her/him to come to the place of custody of the material.
She/he will open the insured bag(s) in the presence of the Principal/Centre Superintendent.
3. The Principal/Centre Superintendent will submit her/his identity to the Designated Officer
meeting her/his requirement, before opening the sealed bag(s) containing question papers.
4. Both the Custodian as well as the Principal/Centre Superintendent will then verify the Date-wise
and Subject-wise Sealed parcel(s) and certify the statement which has been placed in the parcel(s)
in Triplicate saying that the No. of Parcel(s) have been received according to the statement(s)
and Seal of each and every Parcel has been found intact. Two copies of the statements should be
given to the Principal/Centre Superintendent out of three statements. After checking, out of the
two copies, one copy duly signed by the Principal be sent to the Board by name to Dr. Sanyam
Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110092.
5. In case a Seal Impression of any Parcel gets mutilated in transit, the same should be recorded on
the parcel, duly signed by the Custodian and the Principal/Centre Superintendent and the same
be made note of in the receipt to be sent to C.B.S.E.
6. The confidential parcel(s) should be kept strictly in the joint custody of the Designated Officer
and the Joint Custodian in the Strong Room so that they are not exposed to any other unauthorised
person(s) working in the Bank/Treasury.
7. In the event of any lock-out or strike or 2nd and 4th Saturdays which are bank holidays, the
Manager or the Joint Custodian or any other responsible Officer/Treasury Officer will ensure that
the delivery of the question paper is not disrupted and the distribution of question papers takes
place every day according to the date sheet. Proper safety of question papers should be ensured.
8. The Principal/Centre Superintendent should tally the number of question papers indicated on the
parcel(s) with the Subject-wise figures of his School/Centre in order to make sure that sufficient
number of question papers have been received for the number of students appearing at his School/
Centre. Any Shortage/Discrepancy, which comes to light should be reported immediately to Dr.
Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092.
9. Date and time of each paper as given in the Date Sheet for the Examination should be written in
Bold and kept in the Bank Custody duly arranged Date-wise, with Seals intact.
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11. On each day of the Examination, the Centre Superintendent or the authorised person should collect
the Question Paper Parcel(s) at least 45 Minutes before the commencement of the Examination
for the day. In case the Centre is located at a distant place, he may adjust the time in consultation
with the Centre Superintendent. While issuing the question Paper Parcel(s) for the day of the
Examination, the Manager will kindly ensure that the correct Question Paper Parcel(s) is /are
being issued to the Centre Superintendent as per the Date Sheet.
12. While issuing question paper parcel(s) for the day, the Designated Officer will obtain a receipt
from the Centre Superintendent and at the end of the examination he will forward the said receipts
to the Board by name to Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examinations, CBSE, Preet Vihar,
Delhi- 110092.
13. The Centre Superintendent while taking delivery of the question paper parcel(s) will fully ensure
with the help of the Date Sheet that she/he collects question paper parcel(s) for the day of the
examination ONLY. Under no circumstances, any other question paper parcel(s) should be
collected by her/him from the Custodian.
14. While taking delivery of the question paper parcel(s) for the day, the Centre Superintendent will
give a receipt in the Proforma which is available with the Custodian. If there is some delay in
collection of the question paper parcel(s) due to some unavoidable circumstances, she/he will ask
the examinees to sit in the examination hall and allow extra time to the examinees for the time so
lost. Under no circumstances the examination will be postponed on account of delay.
15. More details may be seen about custody and distribution of Question Papers in Chapter – 7 and
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 APPENDIX-B

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEPUTY CENTRE SUPERINTENDENT/ ASSISTANT

SUPERINTENDENT

(To be noted by the Centre Superintendent from each Deputy Centre Superintendent and
Assistant Superintendent appointed at her/his centre)

1. Each Deputy and Assistant Superintendent is required to give a Certificate to the Centre
Superintendent to the effect that none of her/his relation is appearing in the Examination at the
Centre and that none of the student(s) appearing at the centre has/have received Private Coaching
from her/him.
2. Deputy Centre Superintendents/Assistant Superintendents are under the control of the Centre
Superintendent of the centre during the period they are on such duty. They should not leave the
examination centre without the permission of the Centre Superintendent.
3. They should report at the Centre at least 50 minutes before the time fixed for the commencement
of the Examination or as per the time informed by the Centre Superintendent.
4. They should act as a witness as and when desired by the Centre Superintendent, for the opening
of the sealed parcel(s) of question paper and Sealing of Bags/Parcels of Answer Books. Before
signing as a witness to the opening of the sealed parcels of question papers and packets of question
papers, the date and time of examination of the question paper should be carefully verified with
the date sheet. Name and address should be mentioned when signing such certificates on the
parcels and packets of question paper etc. In case of doubt, the matter be reported to the Controller
of Examinations, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092 on Tel No. 011 22515828 during Office hours or the
concerned Regional Office.
5. Students should be advised to be on their seats 30 minutes before the scheduled commencement
of the examinations. They should see that the students occupy their allotted seats in the room
under their supervision and they do not possess any books, notes, communication devices or any
other papers, or items as per the enclosed list. An announcement to that effect also be made at the
beginning of each exam and students should be asked to leave such items outside the examination
centre.
6. It should be seen that every student gets the correct question paper. It would be advisable to make
an announcement invariably to this effect at the commencement of examination. They should be
told that if they attempt any other paper not meant for them, they would do so at their own risk.
All spare copies of question papers should be returned to the Centre Superintendent immediately
after distribution.
7. If per chance a Question Paper which is not scheduled for the day is found mixed up with the
Question Papers, it should be returned to the Centre Superintendent immediately without reading.
8. They may search the students physically before or during the course of examination. Female
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9. Students are expected to bring their own Pens and Ink. Only Blue-Black or Royal Blue Ink/Gel/
Ball Point Pen should be used by them. In the Examination of Commercial Art, Engineering
Drawing and Painting, students should not be allowed to bring Geometrical solids in the
Examination Room, but they should be allowed to work standing if they so desire.
10. The students should be asked to write Roll No. on their question paper and it should be ensured
that each student has complied with this instruction.
11. They should see that every student writes in English numerals, his correct Roll Number in figures
as well as in words, in the space provided on the Title Sheet of the Answer Book and Slip on the
Supplementary Answer Book. They should also see that other particulars have been correctly
filled in the columns provided on the Title Sheet of the Answer Book. Roll Number, Question
Paper Code No. and other particulars must be written by the students at the proper places before
they begin to answer the question paper. The students must be instructed not to writetheir Name,
Roll No. or Name of the School or make any distinguishable Sign or Mark anywhere in or outside
the Answer Book. The Assistant Superintendent should put her/his signature in the space provided
on the answer book (Main and Supplementary) as token of having verified the correctness of the
Roll No. and other particulars written on them by the students in her/his charge.
12. They are required to sign in the space provided on the slip in the supplementary answer book (s).
13. They should verify the identity of students under their charge by checking their admission
cards issued by the Board and by tallying their signatures on the Attendance Sheets with the
signatures on their Admission Cards. Also, verify that the Father/Mother/Guardian have signed
the undertaking on the Admit Card. In the case of Private Students, Identity should further be
verified carefully. In case of doubt, the student may be questioned and the matter be reported to
the Centre Superintendent immediately.
14. The Assistant Superintendent should see that no student copies her/his answer from another
student or notes/books etc. or makes use of any other unfairmeans at the examination. If a student
is found talking or using unfair means, the book or material so used should be taken in possession
without delay by the Assistant Superintendent and matter reported to the Centre Superintendent.
He should then act according to the instructions given by the Centre Superintendent. The Assistant
Superintendent should make a written report to the Centre Superintendent about all such cases
and put her/his signature on the answer book and other material/document(s) found with the
student as per direction of the Centre Superintendent.
15. No student should be allowed to leave the examination centre before the examination is over.
16. Assistant Superintendents are responsible for the discipline, order and proper conduct of
examination in the room under their supervision and as such they should constantly be watchful
and move about the room and not indulge in talks or read any book, newspaper or even the
question paper during the time of the examination. Assistant Superintendents should not engage
themselves on WhatsApp or other Social Media platforms etc.
17. They should see that the students are promptly supplied the Supplementary Answer Book, Water
etc. when asked for. It should also be seen that Supplementary Answer Book(s) is/are attached to
the Main Answer Book at the end and not kept inside it. The number of supplementary answer
book(s) used by the student must be verified and their number written at the proper place on the
title page of the answer book and tallied. A proper account of Answer Books and supplementary
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18. Students are required not to write Roll No. on the Maps and Graph Papers. The Facsimile Stamp
of the Centre Superintendent is also not to be affixed on it/them. This may please be brought to
the notice of the students. The Assistant Superintendent should particularly verify that ROLL No.
Is not written on the graph.
19. They should obtain the signatures of the students on the Attendance Sheet for receiving each
Supplementary Answer Book issued to them and must ensure that all the Supplementary Answer
Books taken are attached to the Main Answer Book.
20. In case any page(s) of the Answer Book or Supplementary Answer Book is/are found missing/
torn at the Examination Centre or is/are reported so by the student the same may be recorded on
the answer book by the Assistant Superintendent and a written report be given to this effect with
details to the Centre Superintendent for onward transmission to the concerned Regional Office.
21. One of the Assistant Superintendents should always accompany a student wishing to make use of
the Urinal/ Toilet while the Examination is going on. It should be ensured that there is no copying
material kept in Toilets etc. and the students do not prolong their stay in the toilets. They should
come back within normal time. In case of Female students, lady Assistant Superintendents only
should escort the students to the toilet.
22. All exits to the Examination Room except one should be closed ten minutes before the expiry
time of the examination. One of the Assistant Superintendents should then stand at the open
door and see that no student leaves the room without handing over the answer book. In case
a student leaves the examination room without handing over the answer book, the Assistant
Superintendent(s) should make all efforts to recover the answer book and also report the matter
to the Centre Superintendent.
23. When the time is over, all answer books must be collected immediately and students should not
be allowed to leave the room without handing over the answer books.
24. The Assistant Superintendents are responsible for the safe delivery of the answer books of the
students under their charge to the Centre Superintendent after the examination is over and as
such, they should take proper precautions for the same. The answer books should be serially
arranged paper wise before delivering to the Centre Superintendent.
25. A student suffering from any infectious disease like Small-pox, Flu, Mumps etc. should not be
allowed to sit in the room with other students. If such a case is suspected, it should be reported to
the Centre Superintendent immediately who may provide appropriate segregated space.
26. Cases not covered under the above rules should be referred to the Centre Superintendent for
obtaining her/his guidance and necessary instructions.
27. The Deputy Centre Superintendent/Assistant Superintendents should also read all the Chapters
of these instructions to enable them to know the complete system and procedure. They should
abide by the provisions contained in these instructions elsewhere in regard to the duties and
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IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS IN THE EXAMINATION ROOM
(A copy may be provided to one of the two Assistant Superintendents in the Room)

1. Reach the designated Room and Check all the arrangements.

2. There should not be any Mobile, Communication Device in the Room. Assistant Superintendents
are also not allowed to carry Mobile on duty.
3. Take safe custody of the question paper packets and other material.
4. Assistant Superintendent should receive the sealed packet of question papers from the Centre
Superintendent.
5. On reaching the allotted Room/Hall, Assistant Superintendent will ensure that:
i. No student in their Room/Hall is in possession of Mobile Phone &any other barred item.
ii. No student is making any attempt to use any Unfair means by using any mode.
6. Following students may be kept under strict watch:
i. Student sitting and not writing the answers for unusually long period
ii. Students whispering
7. The Assistant Superintendent should match the photograph on Attendance Sheet from the student
present.
8. The Assistant Superintendent should announce the following instructions at appropriate time:
i. Students may check once again that they are sitting on the seat allotted for them
ii. If any of the student is in possession of any barred item, the same may be handed over to
the Assistant Superintendent
iii. Students are required to sign twice in the Attendance Sheet -First time while receiving
the Answer Book and Second time while handing over the Answer Book to the Assistant
Superintendent.
9. Promptly supply the Supplementary Answer Book, Water etc. when asked for.
10. Students are required not to write Roll No. on the Maps and Graph Papers.
11. On completion of the Examination each day, you are requested to take only the Answer Books
from the students.
12. Assistant Superintendent shall ensure that every Answer Book has been signed by them.
13. All exits of Examination Room/Hall should be closed immediately before the Examination is due
to get over.
14. One of the Assistant Superintendents should always accompany a student wishing to make use of
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15. Follow instructions to distribute the Answer Books and Question Papers and collect the Answer
Books.
16. Serialize the Answer Books and tally with the Attendance Sheet before handing over to the Centre
Superintendent.
17. Successful conduct of the Examination will depend on the activeness and alertness of the Assistant
Superintendent. Hence, be ready and perform your best.

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 APPENDIX-D

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS

1. Entry in the Examination Centre will be from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
2. No student will be allowed to enter in the Examination Centre after 10.00 a.m. whatsoever the
reason may be. This should be strictly complied with.
3. The doors of the Examination Hall/Room will open 45 minutes before the time specified for the
commencement of Examination i.e., at 09.45 a.m. Students are advised to be in their seats 30
minutes before the scheduled commencement of the examination. After 10.00 a.m. no student
will be allowed to enter the Examination Centre. Admission of any student to the Examination
Hall in contravention of these instructions shall be considered invalid for that particular paper.
4. Students are required to bring their own pen, pencil and ink. Only blue black or royal blue ink/
ballpoint pen is to be used. They will ensure that they are not carrying any mobile phone or other
material which could be used for unfair means.
5. A seat marked with her/his Roll number will be allotted to each student. Students will be required
to find out and occupy their allotted seats.
6. No student, without permission of the Assistant Superintendent, shall leave her/his seat or the
Examination Hall until the end of the examination. No student shall speak without permission. If
it is necessary for the student to communicate, she/he shall stand up in her/his place and one of
the Assistant Superintendents will see to her/his requirements.
7. Before beginning her/his paper, she/he shall write on the Title Sheet of her/his Answer Book
the Subject and Question Paper Code Number. She/he shall write her/his Roll No. in the space
provided on title sheet and nowhere else in the answer book. She/he shall also write Roll No. on
her/his question paper as soon as it is received by her/him. Roll No. shall also be written on the
slip in the supplementary answer-book.
8. Answers shall be written on both sides of the answer book supplied to the student. No student
shall tear out any leaf from the answer book.
9. If a student writes her/his Roll No. or puts any special mark in any part of the answer book or
drawing sheet, map etc. other than the space provided for the purpose, she/he will render herself/
himself liable to have her/his paper cancelled.
10. On the expiry of time the answer book must be handed over to the Assistant Superintendent
irrespective whether the student has answered the paper in full or in part or not at all.
11. Smoking & using of intoxicants is strictly prohibited in the Examination centre. Student found
doing so during the course of the examination shall be liable to be expelled from the Examination
Centre by the Centre Superintendent.
12. Students can be physically searched by the Centre Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/
Inspectors deputed by the Board before or during the Examination at any time.
13. In case any page(s) of the Answer Book or Supplementary Answer Book is/are found missing/
torn at the Examination Centre or is/are reported so by the student the same may be recorded on
the answer book by the Assistant Superintendent and a written report be given to this effect with
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14. The student shall not ask for supplementary answer sheet till the main answer book/the earlier
supplementary answer book is filled.
15. The student can visit the examination Centre prior to the date of examination.
16. Apart from what is stated to be unfair means in the rules, regulations and Bye-Laws of the Board,
if a student during the course of examination, is found indulging in any of the following, she/he
shall specifically be deemed to have used unfair means at the examinations and as such her/his
result shall not be declared but shall be marked as UNFAIRMEANS (U.F.M.):
a. Having in possession of any item or article which has been prohibited in examination
centre or may be used for unfair practices including any stationery item, communication
device, accessories, eatable items, ornaments or any other material or information
relevant or not relevant to the examination in the paper concerned;
b. Paying/Placing someone else to write examination (Impersonation) on student’s behalf
or preparing material for copying;
c. Breaching Examination Rules or any direction issued by CBSE from time to time, in
connection with the conduct of EXAMINATIONS;
d. Assisting other student(s) to engage in malpractice, giving or receiving assistance
directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so;
e. Writing questions or answers on any material other than the answer book given by the
Centre Superintendent for writing answers;
f. Tearing of any page of the answer book or supplementary answer book etc.;
g. Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the
Examination Staff, during the examination time in the examination centre;
h. Communicating with another student or the Assistant Superintendent directly or
indirectly;
i. Taking away the answer book out of the examination hall/room/centre;
j. Smuggling out Question Paper or its part or smuggling out answer books/ supplementary
answer sheet or part thereof;
k. Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the examinations or
threatening any of the students;
l. Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in connection with
the examination;
m. Forceful entry/exit in/from Examination Centre/Hall;
n. Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the examination centre;
o. Uploading/sharing any examination related material, correct or wrong, on social media;
p. Affixing/uploading of fabricated photograph on the admit card;
q. Erasing or obliterating any information printed on the ANSWER BOOK(S);
r. Providing wrong information on the answer sheet;
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 t. Approaching any Authority(ies)/person(s) related to the conduct of exams soliciting
unauthorised privilege(s) in these Examinations;
u. Taking legal course or any other means to influence CBSE for gaining advantage in their
favour, by providing false information.
17. A student found guilty of any of the unfair means mentioned above-
a. May be disqualified by the Board from the examination in that year (i.e.her/his
examination for that year may be cancelled);
b. May further be debarred by the Board from appearing in any examination of the Board
for a period which may extend upto five years; and
c. In serious cases, may permanently be debarred by the Board from taking any Examination
of the Board.
18. All cases of Unfair Means will be dealt as per the following GUIDELINES

CATEGORY - 1
Having Question Papers of previous years.
1.1
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
Writing Questions or Answers on any material other than the
1.2 Answer Book for writing answer. Cancellation of current
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff Examination in the concerned
subject.
Tearing of any page of the answer book or supplementary answer
Shall be allowed to take
book etc.
1.3 the Examination in that
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff that the student
Subject in the Compartment
has torn the page(s) of Answer-Book
examination, if otherwise
Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person,
eligible.
other than the Examination Staff, during the examination time in
1.4 The benefit of doubt shall be
the examination centre.
given to such student against
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
whom no evidence is available
Having copying material (hard copyetc.) in her/his possession but to testify to the foul intents on
1.5 have not use it. their part.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
Breaching examination rules or any direction issued by CBSE from
1.6 time to time, in connection with the conduct of Examinations.
Supported by credible evidence

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2.1 Affixing/uploading of fabricated photograph on the Admit Card.
Supported by Documentary Evidence
2.2 Erasing or obliterating any information printed on the Answer
Book(s).
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff or Evaluator
2.3 Providing wrong information on the answer sheet.
Supported by documentary evidence
2.4 Having copying material in her/his possession (hard copy etc.)
Cancellation of current
and having used it.
Examination in all Subjects.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator
Shall have to take the
2.5 Having communicated with another student or the Assistant
examination in all subjects in
Superintendent directly or indirectly.
the next year
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
2.6 Assisting other student to engage in malpractice.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
2.7 Giving assistance to other student(s) directly or indirectly of any
kind or attempting to do so.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
2.8 Taking assistance from other student(s) directly or indirectly of
any kind or attempting to do so.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
CATEGORY - 3
3.1 Taking away the Answer Book out of the Examination Hall/Room/
Centre.
3.2 Smuggling out Question Paper or part thereof, out of the
Examination Hall.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff
3.3 Smuggling out Answer Books/Supplementary Answer Sheet or
part thereof, out of the Examination Hall.
Supported by report of Invigilator/Checking Staff Cancellation of current as well
as next year’s examination in
3.4 Possession, use or attempted use of any electronic device (including
all subjects.
Mobile Phone), which can be used as communication device, after
Shall have to take the
entering the examination centre.
examination in all subjects
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
thereafter
3.5 Students indulging in spreading rumours affecting smooth
conduct of examinations.
3.6 Using abusive language, threatening the staff on duty.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
3.7 Indulging in violence at the time of examination or thereafter in
the examination center.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff
3.8 Forceful entry/exit in/from Examination Centre or Hall. Supported
by report of invigilator/checking staff

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4.1 Impersonation. Paying/placing/making someone else to write
examination.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff Cancellation of current as
4.2 Uploading/sharing any examination related material, correct or well as of next three years’
wrong, on social media. examination in all subjects.
Supported by credible evidence Shall have to take the
4.3 Approaching any Authority(ies)/person(s) related to the conduct of examination in all subjects
exams soliciting unauthorized privilege(s) in these Examinations. thereafter.
Supported by report of such authority
4.4 Taking legal course or any other means to influence CBSE for
gaining advantage in their favour, by providing false information.
Supported by documentary evidence
CATEGORY - 5
5.1 Using obscene/derogatory language in the answer book.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator
5.2 Using threatening language in the Answer-Book for the evaluators
with or without any appeal.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator Counseling by UFM
Committee so that she/he
5.3 Using language/threat of harm to oneself in the Answer-Book
abstains from using such
with or without any appeal.
language in the answer book
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator
in future examinations.
5.4 Use of Any other Ink or Pencil for writing answers in the answer Currency notes etc. shall be
book. forfeited and deposited in
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator Board’s account.
5.5 Having enclosed/attached a currency note or other such
instrument with the answer book with or without any appeal/
message for the evaluator.
Supported by report of invigilator/checking staff or Evaluator

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CBSE-66/Theory Exam/
CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
THEORY EXAMINATION
STATEMENT OF STUDENTS APPREARED

…................................................................................................... Examination 20….....

Name of the Exam. Centre ................................................................................................
Centre Number ...................................................................................................................
Subject ...............................................................................................................................
Date ...................................................................................................................................

NOTE: ROLL NOS. OF STUDENTS REGISTERED SHALL BE WRITTEN BEFORE THE

COMMENCEMENT OF EXAMINATION SEPARATELY FOR EACH CENTURIAL SERIES.

Total No. of No. of Answer

Total No. of Roll Nos. Of
Registered Roll No. of Books sent to
Absentees in UFM Cases, if
Students in each Students Absent Board’s Office and
Centurial Series any**
Centurial Series No. of Packets

1 2 3 4 5

Certified that No. of Answer Books indicated in Col. No. 5 have been packed for dispatch.

Witness of two Assistant Superintendents (One should be from other than the Examination Centre)
1. Signature ................................... 2. Signature .................................
Name ........................................ Name .......................................
Design........................................ Design. .....................................
Address....................................... Address.....................................

Date
Signature of Centre
Superintendent
Stamp of the Centre

** Both the Answer Books of the Students should be tagged together and sealed in a cover super scribed as “Cover containing
Answer Book(s) of UFM cases.” This sealed cover should be placed within the packet of Answer Books being sent to the
Regional Office.

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Centre No. ..................................

Secondary/Senior School Certificate Examination, 20..….

Consolidated Absentee Statement (Theory Papers only)

1. Absentees in all Papers Roll No (s).

____________________________________________________________________________

2. Casual Absentees (Not absent in all paper(s) Roll No. Subject(s)

____________________________________________________________________________

3. Unfair means Cases

Roll No. Subject(s)
_______________________________ ___________________________________

4. Transfer Cases appeared at your centre

Roll No(s). Subject(s) in which No. & name of the Centre
Appeared from where transferred
____________ _____________________________ ______________________

5. Subject(s) Changed by the Student

Roll No(s). Subject(s) Changed
From……....…. To ………………
____________________________________________ ______________________

Signature of Centre Superintendent
(with Rubber Stamp)

NOTE: THIS MAY PLEASE BE RETURNED TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE AS SOON AS THE EXAMINATION IS OVER
ALONG WITH ALL THE ATTENDANCE SHEETS DULY ATTESTED BY THE CENTRE SUPERINTENDENT

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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
PROFORMA FOR FORWARDING UNFAIR MEANS CASES

1. Name of the Student

2. Roll No.
3. Name of the Examination Class X / XII
4. Date
5. Subject
6. Time of Incident
7. Name of Official and Address of the person detecting the U.F.M. case
8. Indicate precisely the place from where the copying material was recovered Or
Give details of the Unfair Means used by the student.
9. Whether the student was trying to use, using or has used the detected material
for writing answers
(Please mention any one in the right Column)
(a) Student had already copied some answers in Answer-Book
(b) Student had tried to use the copying material but has not copied any
answers in Answer-Book
(c) Student had neither tried to use or copied any answers in Answer-Book
(d) Details of any other method used as UFM
10. Whether written statement received from the student, if not, why? Yes / No
11. Whether statement of the Asstt. Supdt(s) obtained, if not, why? Yes / No
12. Whether 2nd copy of answer book was given, if yes, Indicate Serial No. If Not, Yes / No
why?
13. No. of pages of copying material recovered (pages to be signed by the Centre Sl. No.
Superintendent) From __ to __
14. Whether copying material is serially tagged and singed by the student and Yes / No (if
the Asstt. Supdt(s) / Observers / Mobile Inspecting Board’s Party / Centre no please give
Superintendent, if not, please indicate reasons thereof) reasons thereof)
15. Whether the student took away the answer book, if yes, whether the report
lodged with the local SHO?
16. Whether a copy of FIR enclosed?
17. Efforts made to retrieve the answer book from the student
18. Clause under which the unfair means are covered in Chapter-10, Clause 10.4?
19. Remarks of Centre Superintendent

Signature of Centre Superintendent ...................................................

Centre No. ...................................................
Centre Name ...................................................
Date .......................................

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Enclosures:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NOTE: PLEASE USE SEPARATE PROFORMA FOR EACH CASE.

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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
ATTENDANCE SHEET
Examination ________________________________________________
Roll No. ________________________________________________
Name of Student ________________________________________________
Father’s Name ________________________________________________
Centre ________________________________________________

Date of Sub. Code Subject Question Serial No. of Signature of the Signature of
Exam & Paper Description Paper Set Answer Book/ Student the Assistant
Supply Ans. Book Superintendent
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A. Book Supplied
1. 1. __________ __________
2. __________ __________
A. Book Supplied
2 1. __________ __________
2. __________ __________
A. Book Supplied
3. 1. __________ __________
2. __________ __________
A. Book Supplied
4. 1. __________ __________
2. __________ __________
A. Book Supplied
5. 1. __________ __________
2. __________ __________
A. Book Supplied
6. 1. __________ __________
2. __________ __________
1. Specimen Signature of student must be verified by the Asstt. Supdt. with the signature of the student on the Admit Card.
2. If the student is Absent in any Paper, the Assistant Superintendent should write ‘Absent’ in/with Red Ink in Column No.- 5
and put his Signature in Column No.- 6.
3. One Attendance Sheet should be used for one student.
4. Code No. of Question Paper set as indicated on Question Paper must be filled in Column - 4 and verified by the Assistant
Superintendent.
Note: If requested by the student, more Supplementary Answer Books may be issued and indicated in Column - 5 above.

Signature of Centre Superintendent

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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
PROFORMA INDICATING THE CATEGORY OF STUDENTS WITH
BENCHMARK DISABILITIES
Centre No. ............................. Region ......................................
Name & Address of the Exam Centre ...........................................................
Class ................................

Name of subject(s) in Category of

Roll No. Name of the Student
which student appeared Disability

Details of students who had given Answers on Computer and the Printout of the Answer Books have
been sent to the Regional Office

Signature of Centre Superintendent with

Date and Stamp of the Centre

P.S.: Category of Disability should be indicated as given in the Admit Card.

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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

(TO BE AFFIXED IN EACH EXAMINATION ROOM)

BELL RINGING SCHEDULE

SL. No. Particulars Time Bell Type

(A) LAST ENTRY IN THE EXAMINATION CENTRE

01. 10.00 AM Long Bell
(B) DISTRIBUTION OF ANSWER BOOKS

02. DISTRIBUTION OF THE QUESTION PAPER 10.15 AM Single Bell

03. COMMENCEMENT OF EXAMINATION 10.30 AM Long Bell

04. AFTER ONE HOUR 11.30 AM Single Bell

05. AFTER ONE AND HALF HOUR 12.00 PM Single Bell

10 MINUTES
06. CLOSING THE DOOR BEFORE THE Single Bell
EXAM
AS PER TIME
ALLOTTED
07. EXAMINATION CONCLUDES Long Bell
IN THE
QUESTION

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CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM
GUIDELINES FOR CMTM-CSAPP
In order to have effective confidential material tracking and monitoring, the following app have been
developed by the Board:-
• App for Centre Superintendent: CMTM-CS Play Store Name - CMTM-CS
• App may be downloaded from Google Play Store
• If you have an already installed app then update the latest version of the app on google play
store necessarily.
Requirement: Android smart phone having operating system version 4.1 and above with net connectivity.
4. CMTM-CS app may be downloaded and installed from Google Play Store. At the time of
installation please ensure that you give the required permissions asked by app.
5. Please ensure that you have enabled GPS in your smart phone before launching the app.
6. Tap on the CMTM-CS icon to launch the App and follow below steps:
HOW TO USE

Step - 1

Centre Superintendent will enter the Registered

Mobile Number (same as existing in Board’s
record)and tap on “ENTER” button.

Step - 2

Six digits OTP will come on the Mobile Number

of the Centre Superintendent (as entered in the
Step-1). The same OTP is to be given when asked
to enter in the app.

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Once you enter six digits OTP, it will show Class X

and XII. Please select the class (Please ensure that
you have examination at your centre on current
date).
Step - 4

Once you select the class, it will show three steps

i.e.;
 1) Receipt of confidential material:
This task is to be performed at the time of collecting
confidential material from custodian. Enter Your
Name, Designation, Enter Branch/School Code
then Click on the Picture to capture your Selfie.
After uploading the selfie submit the photograph of
receiving the confidential material from Custodian
along with no of sealed boxes received and remarks
regarding the condition of confidential material
received.

 2) Opening of confidential material:

This option to be used at examination centre at
the time of opening the confidential material.
Enter Your Name, Designation, Enter Branch/
School Code then Click on the Picture to capture
your Selfie. After uploading the selfie submit the
photograph of opening of the confidential material
as per the schedule time along with no of sealed
boxes received and remarks.

 3) Packing and sealing of answer

sheet: To be done after exam is concluded and
packing is done. Enter Your Name, Designation,
Enter Branch/School Code then Click on the
Picture to capture your Selfie. After uploading the
selfie, submit the photograph of packed and sealed
used answer sheets along with no of sealed boxes
received and remarks.

The steps are to be repeated for each class

separately.

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Submission of Absentee Details

Tap on “Absentee Details Submission” button, it

will show list of candidates with Roll No. Please
select the Roll No. of absent candidates. When you
click on “Save” button, it will show preview and edit
option, if required you can still make correction.
Once you click on Final button, the absentee data
will be saved, and it cannot be changed later.

NOTE:
(a) Please ensure that your Phone is GPS enabled while clicking the Photograph as it will also capture
the location and time of the material stored.

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The following schedule may be adhered to at the centre in respect of Examinations:

TO BE DISPLAYED IN EACH AND EVERY EXAMINATION ROOM/HALL

S. No. ACTIVITY FROM TO

i Entry inside the Examination Centre by the students 09.00 AM 10.00 AM

ii Strict compulsory Frisking 09:00 AM 10:00 AM
iii. Start of entry by students in examination rooms 09:45 AM 10:00 AM
iv. Opening of sealed Question Papers Parcels in Control Room 10:00 AM --
v. Last Entry in the Examination Centre 10:00 AM --
vi Checking of Admit Cards by the Assistant Superintendents. 10:00 AM 10:15 AM
Announcement to ensure that
• students have occupied correct seat only
• students are not in possession of any barred item including
mobile phones and smart watch .
• Only Blue, Black or Royal Blue Ink/Ballpoint/Gel pen be
used.
• Check Answer Book to see that it is not defective and that
it has correct number of pages.
• Write Roll No., other details and Question Paper Code No.
in the space specified on the OMR sheet of the Answer
Book.
• Check that you have received the correct question paper,
vii count the no. of pages of the question paper and ensure 10:00 AM 10:15 AM
that they are correct. In case any page of question paper is
missing, the same should be brought to the notice of the
Assistant Superintendent immediately.
• Roll no. should NOT be written on maps, graphs papers
etc.;
• Do not write Name, Roll No. or make any Distinguishable
Sign or Mark Anywhere in or Outside the Answer – Book.
• Write the Supplementary Answer Book Serial No. in the
Attendance sheet in the specified column.
• Supplementary Answer Books, Maps, Graph Papers etc.
must be securely tied to the Main Answer Book with only
white tags/twine which will be provided by the centre.
viii. Opening of packets of Question Paper in examination room 10:10 AM --
ix. Distribution of the Question Papers to the students 10:15 AM --

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x. 10:15 AM --
reading the question paper.
Collection of Question Papers of absentee students in the
xi. 10:30 AM --
examination room by the Assistant Superintendent
xii. Exam Commences 10:30 AM --
Return of unused Question Papers along with envelopes by the
xiii. 10:30 AM --
Assistant Superintendent to Centre Superintendent
Sealing of unused Question Papers packets received from
xiv. 10.45 AM --
examination rooms by the Centre Superintendent
10 minutes before the
xv. Closing of examination rooms doors
examination is over
As per time allotted in the
question paper(s)and as per
xvi. Exam concludes
permitted extra time for
disabled students

(i) Writing of particulars on Roll No Only

the Q.P
(ii)
Writing of particulars on Roll No, Name , Father’s Name ,
the Answer Book Centre Number, Centre of
examination, Answer Booklet
Number, Signature

On completion of the test, candidates must handover the Answer sheet to the invigilator in the room/ hall
and take away with them only the Q.P

Use of White/ Correcting fluid is not permissible on the Answer Sheet and Attendance sheet.

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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

VARIOUS RATES PAYABLE FOR THE CONDUCT OF CLASS-X & XII EXAMINATIONS

Remuneration

Conveyance
/Other
Activity/ Head Illustration/Details

CENTRE CHARGES (all rates in Rupees)

Centre Superintendent (Local)[13(a)] 350 250 Per day
Per day. In addition to this admissible
Centre Superintendent (From outside)
350 250 TA/DA shall be payable for outstation
[13(b)]
duty.
Deputy Centre Supdt. [13(c)] 250 250 Per day
Assistant Superintendent (Invigilators)
200 150 Per day
[13(d)]
Asstt. Supdt (Invigilator) CWSN Room[13(e)] 200 150 Per day
Asstt. Supdt (Invigilator) Frisking # 200 150 Per day
Clerk/Support Staff[13(f)] 200 Per day
Class - IV Staff[13(g)] 100 Per day
Observers[13(i)]
Duty within Municipal limits of Employer 500 500* Per day
School
Observers[13(i)]
500 500* Per day
Duty in Delhi
Observers [13(i)]
Duty outside the Municipal limits of 500 1000* Per day
Employer School
Scribe will be paid Rs. 150/- per session
Payment to Scribe allowed with Students of of examination through examination
150
Person with Disabilities[13(j)] centre and shall be included in the
centre bill.
Per student, for maximum number
Infrastructure Usage Charges to Examination
-- 10 of students registered during the
Centre including Seating arrangement [13(k)]
examinations on any day.
Per student, for maximum number
Stationery Charges to all Examination
-- 15 of students registered during the
Centres[13(l)]
examinations on any day.

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Payment to Examination Centres towards whole examination towards printing
-- 3
Printing Centre Material [13(m)] Centre Material, Attendance Sheet
etc.
Payment to Centre Superintendent for
Remuneration and Conveyance per
Collection of X/XII QP from Custodian. 150 150
day.
[11(d)]
Payment to Centre Superintendent for
Remuneration and Conveyance per
depositing inked A/Bs to ROs after 150* 150*
day.
Examination in the same city.
Remuneration and Conveyance per
Payment to Centre Superintendent for @800*
day.
depositing inked A/Bs to ROs after 150* ……..
Vehicle Hiring Charges are @Rs. 800/-
examination from other cities. ………
every 50 KMs or part thereof.
Expenditure on procurement of Plastic/
-- 50* Per day
Courier Bags.
Actual, on production of Bills/
Postage -- --
Payment Vouchers.
Refreshment/Lunch to the Staff at Centre and
-- 75 Per day per head
Observer/Board Representative [13(h)]
* Vide letter dated 23/05/2022
# Section 7.3 (d)& Section 7.8 ibid
All the payments shall be made through Integrated Payment System (IPS).

The details of Duty and the Rates will be visible in the IPS log-in Account of the Centres and the
calculations will be done by the system on the basis of applicable rates.

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Datesheet
Class X & XII (2024-25)

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

FOR ANY QUERY OR HELP CONTACT FOLLOWING DURING OFFICE HOURS

HEAD OFFICE
CBSE Shiksha Kendra, 2 - Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-110092

NAME DESIGNATION TELEPHONE NO.

Tel: 011-22467263,
Mr. Rahul Singh, IAS Chairman 011-22023737
Fax: 011-22515826

Tel: 011-22515828
Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj Controller of Examinations
Fax: 011-22057089

Dr. Shvetta Arora Joint Secretary (Co-ordination) Tel: 011-22420400

Mrs. Meenu Joshi Joint Secretary (Co-ordination) Tel: 011-22420400

FOR CONTACT DETAILS OF REGIONAL OFFICES

Visit the link given below
https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/contact-us.html

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