CHSE Odisha Elective Information Technology exam-day guide
CHSE Odisha Elective Information Technology · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket
Carry the printed admit ticket issued for the practical examination. If you have not received it, contact your school's examination in-charge immediately; the exact download or collection procedure for CHSE practical admit cards should be confirmed with the provider (your school or the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha).
School identity card and one photo ID
Bring your school ID card plus a second photo identification such as an Aadhaar card. Invigilators may cross-check your name and roll number against the attendance sheet. Confirm with your school which documents are accepted.
Practical record / laboratory notebook
Most IT practicals are assessed partly on a record of work done during the year. Bring your completed, signed practical file if your school requires submission on the exam day. Confirm with your subject teacher whether the record is collected before or during the practical.
Written practical file or project report
If your syllabus includes a project or case study, carry the final bound or stapled report with your name, roll number, and class clearly written. Keep a duplicate copy at home in case the original is retained by the examiner.
Stationery
Bring two blue or black ball pens, a pencil, an eraser, a sharpener, and a small ruler. For IT practicals you may also need a notebook for rough work; rough sheets are usually provided, but confirm with your teacher.
Simple scientific calculator (only if permitted)
Some IT papers include numerical or logic questions. Carry a non-programmable calculator only if your school allows it; programmable or storage-enabled devices are commonly prohibited. Confirm the permitted device list with the provider.
No smart devices
Leave mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth earbuds, and pen drives outside the lab or hand them in as instructed. Carrying a phone into the practical hall can lead to disqualification.
Know your roll number and subject code
Memorise or note your roll number, registration number, and the exact subject code for Elective Information Technology so you can fill the answer or attendance sheet quickly and correctly.
Reach the centre early
Arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before the reporting time to allow for attendance, seating, and any system login. Confirm the reporting time and centre address with your school in advance.
Dress per school instructions
Wear the school uniform or the dress code specified for examination days. Confirm with your school whether uniform is compulsory for the practical.
Light snack and water
Practical sessions can run long, especially if you are scheduled in a later batch. Carry a transparent water bottle and a small snack to have outside the lab; eating or drinking near the computers is usually not allowed.
Backup of your project files
If your practical involves a digital submission, keep a copy of your files on your school account or a teacher-approved location. Do not bring personal pen drives unless the school explicitly permits them.
Plan the day
Re-read the practical syllabus and list every experiment, program, or task your school covered during the year. For each one, write a short summary of the aim, the steps, and the expected output. This is the highest-value revision because practical examiners often ask you to explain or repeat a task from your record.
Complete and get signed any pending practical record pages or project sections. Teachers usually will not sign entries at the last minute, so resolve missing signatures now.
Practise the hands-on tasks you are least confident about, such as spreadsheet formulas, database queries, HTML tags, or basic programming constructs, depending on your syllabus. Do each task once from memory without notes, then check against your record.
Prepare a one-page revision sheet of key terms, syntax, and definitions, and rehearse short spoken answers to common viva questions such as what a variable is, what a primary key does, or how a formula is evaluated.
Pack your bag: admit card, ID, practical file, project report, stationery, and calculator if allowed. Keep everything in one place so nothing is forgotten on the morning.
Confirm the reporting time, centre location, and travel plan with your school or a classmate. Check the route and, if travelling far, arrange transport in advance.
Get a full night's sleep. Avoid learning new topics at this stage; a quick review of your one-page sheet is enough.
Eat a proper breakfast, carry your packed bag, and leave with enough buffer to reach the centre early. Re-check that your admit card and ID are in the bag before leaving.
Report at the gate, locate the notice board for seating or batch allotment, and complete attendance formalities. Keep your admit card on the desk throughout the session.
Read the full question or task sheet first. Attempt the tasks you know best first, then return to harder ones. Write your roll number on every answer sheet or output file, and save your work frequently if you are on a computer.
Listen to the question fully, answer clearly and briefly, and if you do not know something, say so politely rather than guessing. Be ready to explain what you did and why.
Check that all answer sheets, records, and output files have been submitted and that the invigilator has marked your attendance. Collect your belongings and do not discuss the paper with other candidates in the hall.
Rules to check
Carry only the admit card, permitted stationery, and documents. Mobile phones, smart watches, and unauthorised electronic devices are generally not allowed in the practical hall; confirm the exact prohibited-items list with the provider.
Follow the invigilator's instructions on seating, batch order, and login. Do not start writing or operating the computer before you are told to begin.
Do not communicate with other candidates once the session starts. If you need something, raise your hand and wait for the invigilator.
Ask permission before leaving the hall for water or a restroom break. The number and timing of breaks, and whether they are allowed at all, should be confirmed with the provider.
Do not remove any equipment, question paper, answer sheet, or printed material from the hall unless the invigilator says it is permitted.
Maintain academic honesty. Copying from another candidate, using unauthorised notes, or tampering with another candidate's work can lead to cancellation of your practical marks.
If you have a genuine problem such as a faulty computer or a missing page, report it to the invigilator immediately and ask for it to be recorded; do not attempt to fix equipment yourself.
Marks for practical examinations typically combine performance on the task, the record or project, and the viva, but the exact weightage and pass criteria should be confirmed with the provider or your subject teacher.