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.

6. Adequate sleep is absolutely essential.

We know you were born with last minute reading skills. It's that amazing jugaad which has let many of us old-timers cross the finish line. But the 2-3 days between the exams can get kinda rough with no sleep.

For a mark or two extra in one exam, don't mess up the next paper due to insomnia.

7. Don't accumulate notes, you are not aiming for a career in the kabaadi business.

Tuition notes, senior's notes, class notes photocopied, JPH guidebook, 'official' CBSE guides... oh wait! Your textbooks! Almost forgot the last one.

You need to understand that the CBSE is super-conventional, it will ALWAYS set the question paper based on standard textbooks and while you may think you are reading a lot, you may just be missing out on the bits which are actually important.

Also, they do give marks for handwriting. So try writing neatly.