Class 10 and 12 students in Gujarat are set to appear for board examinations from February 27. The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has issued several guidelines for students appearing for the exams.
One of the key instructions states that only blue ink ballpoint pens should be used in both the question paper and answer sheet; the use of any other coloured ink is strictly prohibited. Moreover, the board has clearly instructed that no religious symbols should be drawn on the answer sheet or its supplements.
The district education officer stated that the board has released specific guidelines for students in this regard. It has been mentioned that any violation of these guidelines will result in disciplinary action against the student.
Candidates must not write any numbers or marks on the answer sheet that could reveal their identity. Moreover, they should not write the names of deities, religious symbols, or any such inscriptions.
Furthermore, while writing in any section, students must use only blue or black ink ballpoint pens and should not use any other coloured ink. Even for underlining headings or subheadings, the use of other colored ink is prohibited.
It has also been instructed that answers should be written on both sides of each page in the answer sheet. Answers must be written section-wise, and whenever a new section begins, it should start from a new page.