ASSEB Class 10 AI & Robotics exam-day guide
ASSEB Class 10 AI & Robotics · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket
Print the admit card or hall ticket issued for the practical examination and check that your name, roll number, subject (AI & Robotics), and exam centre match your other documents. If you have not received it, confirm with the provider or your school coordinator how and when it will be issued.
Valid photo ID
Carry the original government-issued photo ID that your registration used (school ID, Aadhaar, passport, or whichever document the board specifies). Do not rely on a photocopy. Confirm with the provider which IDs are accepted if you are unsure.
School/institute ID card
Many centres ask for the institutional ID in addition to the admit card. Keep it in the same folder so you are not searching at the gate.
Stationery kit
Bring two blue/black pens, a pencil, eraser, sharpener, and a small ruler. For AI & Robotics practicals you may also need a notebook or rough sheets for logic design, pseudocode, and observation tables; confirm with the provider whether paper is supplied or you must bring your own.
Practical record / lab file
If your syllabus requires a maintained practical file, project report, or activity log, bring it completed and signed as instructed. This is commonly assessed, but the exact submission requirement varies, so confirm with the provider or subject teacher.
Project or model components
If your assessment includes a project demonstration, pack the hardware you need (microcontroller board, sensors, jumper wires, breadboard, battery pack, servomotor) plus a labelled list of parts. Test everything the night before. Check with the provider whether external hardware is permitted or centre kits are used.
Backup of code and files
Save your program and project files in two places, such as a pen drive and your school cloud account, and keep a printed copy of the code. Confirm with the provider whether personal pen drives or laptops are allowed in the lab, since some centres prohibit them.
Water bottle and permitted snacks
Practical sessions can run long. Carry a clear water bottle. Check the centre's rules on food and drink, and avoid anything that is not explicitly allowed.
Know your reporting time and location
Write down the reporting time, lab room, and centre address the day before. Do a route check or dry run if the centre is unfamiliar, and plan to arrive well before the reporting time.
Dress code and footwear
Wear the uniform or dress code your school requires, with closed-toe shoes suitable for a lab. Confirm with the provider if you are unsure whether lab coats or specific footwear are mandatory.
Read the practical instructions in advance
Go over the practical syllabus, the list of experiments, and the viva topics. Know which tools and blocks you will use, such as sensors, actuators, and basic Python or block-based code.
Emergency contact and medication
Keep a phone number for your parent or guardian and your coordinator, and carry any prescribed medication. Tell the invigilator in advance if you have a medical condition that may affect the session.
Plan the day
Re-read the practical syllabus and list every experiment or activity that could be assessed. For each one, write the aim, the components, the procedure, and the expected observation from memory, then check the gaps. Rehearse your project demo aloud, including a short explanation of the problem, the design, the code logic, and the result. Run your code end to end and fix errors now, not on exam day. Pack the stationery and hardware, and label every component. Confirm the reporting time and centre with your school if you have not already.
Do a full dry run of the practical: set up the hardware, upload the code, and demonstrate it as you would to the examiner. Time yourself. Charge all batteries and power banks, and test spare components. Prepare a one-page summary of your project and key formulas or logic for quick revision. Lay out your admit card, ID, stationery, record file, and hardware in one bag. Sleep on a normal schedule; do not start new topics.
Eat a proper meal and arrive at the centre with time to spare. Re-check the bag against the checklist: admit card, ID, pens, record file, and components. Keep the hardware protected from knocks. On arrival, follow centre instructions, locate the lab, and use waiting time to review your project summary rather than to cram new material.
Listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions and read the whole question or task sheet before starting. Plan the sequence: set up, execute, record observations, then write the conclusion. Write code in small steps and test each part. Keep your workspace tidy and your observation table neat and labelled. If a component fails, stay calm, report it to the invigilator, and explain the fault and your fallback approach. In the viva, answer precisely, define terms clearly, and if you do not know something, say so and reason from what you do know. Leave a few minutes to check units, labels, and whether you have answered every part.
Rules to check
Carry your admit card and the original photo ID specified by the board at all times; entry may be refused without them. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Follow the centre's rules on electronic devices. Many centres do not allow mobile phones, smartwatches, or personal laptops in the lab; confirm with the provider what is permitted, especially if your project needs a laptop.
Do not communicate with other candidates or share code, components, or answers during the practical. Work independently unless the task explicitly assigns group roles.
Handle tools and hardware safely: do not touch exposed wiring, keep liquids away from electronics, and follow the invigilator's safety instructions. Report damaged or faulty equipment immediately rather than attempting repairs yourself.
Ask the invigilator before leaving the lab for water, restroom, or medical reasons. Breaks are usually at the discretion of the centre, so confirm the procedure at the start of the session.
Write observations and results in your own words and show your working. Marks are typically awarded for procedure, accuracy, record quality, and the viva, but the exact weighting varies, so confirm the marking scheme with the provider.
Submit your answer sheet, record file, and any required project materials to the invigilator before leaving. Do not remove centre property or another candidate's work.
If you believe there is an error in the question paper or a genuine equipment failure, raise it politely with the invigilator at the time and ask for it to be recorded; do not argue or disrupt the session.