February and March is the time for examination. Students of XII Standard will appear for their second Board examination while it will be first attempt for X Standard students. Here are few suggestions for the students for their Board Examination and school examination.

a. Boards are just another set of examination so take them with an open mind.
b. Students are expected to finish syllabus and one revision before actual commencement of examination.
c. Nothing new should be done during examination period unless it was planned and provided there are longer gaps between two papers.
d. Consult only the NCERT books and books prescribed by the school. They must have complete and thorough information.
e. No compromise on sleep, eating healthy maintaining hygiene and getting adequate exercise.
f. Attempt few samples papers on time bound basis. It will help to improve speed and confidence level.
g. Divide time of the paper and start with the questions about which you are very confident.
h. Answer the paper in such a manner so as to convince the examiner/checker that one has perfectly understood the topic to which the question relates. Well structured answers, with suitable headings and sub-headings, and the 'main points' properly highlighted are the ways to go about achieving this.
i. Leave last 10 minutes for the revision of paper.
j. Do not leave any question. You are likely to score in fraction for the question attempted.

—N.M. Bhatia, Director-cum-Principal, Swiss Cottage School
Email: nm.bhatia@yahoo.co.in