RBSE Sec Voc IT and ITeS exam-day guide
RBSE Sec Voc IT and ITeS · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admit card / hall ticket
Carry the admit card issued for the RBSE Senior Secondary Vocational IT & ITeS practical examination. Check that your roll number, subject code, and exam centre are printed correctly. If the card has not arrived or contains an error, contact your school exam coordinator immediately.
School identity card and one photo ID
Bring your school ID card and one additional photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or passport). The exact list of accepted IDs is set by the examination authority; confirm with your school or the provider which documents are accepted at your centre.
Two recent passport-size photographs
Some centres ask for photographs for attendance or record sheets. Carry two copies matching the photo on your admit card. Confirm with the provider whether photographs are required for the practical.
Blue/black ballpoint pens, pencil, eraser, sharpener
Bring at least two working pens. Use pencil only for diagrams or rough work if the invigilator permits. Do not carry correction fluid unless your centre explicitly allows it.
Practical record file / journal and project report
Submit the practical file with all prescribed experiments or lab activities completed, signed, and dated. Bring the project report if your syllabus requires one. Confirm the required format and submission deadline with your subject teacher.
Printed program listings or output screenshots (if allowed)
If your practical involves programming, carry neatly written or printed code listings for the activities you practised. Some centres allow a single reference sheet; confirm with the provider whether any printed material may be brought into the lab.
Stationery for ITeS tasks
For ITeS (data entry, documentation, spreadsheet) tasks, carry a ruler, rough notebook, and any stationery listed in your school's practical instructions. Do not assume the centre will supply these.
Water bottle and simple snack
Practical exams can run in long sessions with staggered batches. Carry a transparent water bottle and a light snack. Confirm with the provider whether food is allowed inside the lab or only outside.
Know your reporting time and centre location
Confirm the reporting time, batch number, and exact lab room with your school at least a week before. Visit or map the route to the centre in advance and plan to arrive well before the reporting time.
Revised practical syllabus and marking scheme
Carry a printed copy of the practical syllabus and the marks distribution (e.g., record file, viva, program execution, project) if your school provides one. Confirm the current scheme with the provider, as it may change.
Prescribed dress code / lab footwear
Some vocational labs require closed shoes or a school uniform. Confirm the dress code with your school; do not wear loose clothing or open footwear if the lab has electrical equipment.
Emergency contact and medication
Carry a slip with your parent/guardian phone number and any prescribed medication. Inform the invigilator in advance if you need a medical accommodation; the provider's policy on accommodations must be confirmed.
Plan the day
Re-read the practical syllabus and mark each experiment or activity you must be able to perform. Practise the most weighted tasks hands-on: for IT, write and run small programs covering file handling, functions, and SQL queries if in your syllabus; for ITeS, practise data entry, formatting a document, and building a simple spreadsheet with formulas. Complete and get your practical file signed. Prepare your admit card, ID, and stationery in one bag. Confirm reporting time and centre location with your school. Sleep on a normal schedule; do not learn new topics in the last 72 hours.
Do a light revision of commands, syntax, and shortcuts you already know. Pack the bag: admit card, ID, photographs, pens, pencil, eraser, practical file, project report, water bottle. Re-check the reporting time and set two alarms. Avoid cramming new material. Eat a normal dinner and sleep at your usual time.
Eat breakfast and carry water. Leave home with enough buffer for traffic; aim to reach the centre before the reporting time. Keep the admit card and ID in an outer pocket for quick checking. Switch off your phone before entering the centre. Use the washroom before the session starts. Listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions about seating, lab rules, and the order of tasks.
Read the whole question paper or task sheet first and note the marks for each part. Attempt the highest-weight task first if the order is flexible; otherwise follow the prescribed order. For programming, write the algorithm or steps before typing, save your files frequently with clear names, and test with sample inputs. For ITeS tasks, check formatting, spelling, and formulas before finishing. Keep your rough work labelled. If equipment fails, raise your hand and ask the invigilator; do not attempt repairs yourself. Reserve the last few minutes to verify saved files and submitted outputs. Answer viva questions briefly and honestly; if you do not know, say so and explain what you do know.
Rules to check
Carry your admit card and a valid photo ID at all times in the centre. Entry may be refused without them; the exact accepted ID list must be confirmed with the provider.
Reach the centre by the reporting time. Late entry, re-entry, and exit during the session are governed by the centre's rules; confirm the late-entry policy with the provider before exam day.
Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, or any unauthorised electronic device into the lab. If a device is found, it may be confiscated and treated as unfair means; confirm the centre's device policy with the provider.
Work only on the computer or seat allotted to you. Do not access another candidate's files, change system settings, or use the internet unless the task explicitly requires it and the invigilator permits it.
Submit your practical file, project report, and any output files exactly as instructed. Files saved outside the designated folder or after the announced deadline may not be evaluated.
Maintain silence and academic honesty. Any communication with other candidates during the session, or copying of code or answers, may lead to cancellation of your practical marks under the board's unfair-means rules.
Breaks, washroom visits, and water are allowed only with the invigilator's permission. Confirm the centre's break policy with the provider; do not leave the lab unescorted.
Marks are awarded for the practical record, execution of tasks, output, and viva as per the current scheme. Confirm the exact marks distribution with your subject teacher or the provider, as it may be revised.