The CBSE exams have started! And while the pattern may have changed and many years have gone by, anyone who has suffered through the Indian schooling system, will always remember the hype, the harried late night revisions and the general feeling of dread which accompanies the board exams. Before we go any further, here are the numbers the students are being measured up against.

2. Don't start watching a new TV show.

They are designed to be addictive. And let's face it, they are really frigging awesome. But try postponing them for a bit, then go binge watch them the weekend after the boards.

It's gonna feel really good watching Game Of Thrones knowing you have at least managed to pass.

If you absolutely have to, watch the old shows. Season 1 of The Big Bang Theory or How I Met Your Mother was pretty awesome, but won't keep you up late.

3. WhatsApp, Facebook are not meant for studying.

Have a group titled "Exam Study" on WhatsApp or a running message thread on Facebook? Did your friends in school promise to share question papers and latest exam scoop on it?

Know this, it is NEVER going to happen. It will be cool but all you will probably be doing is worry about the baseless rumours and speculate about what to do AFTER the exams.

Call up your friends, talk all you want, get back to work. WhatsApp messages are way more distracting.