CBSE has announced strict measures against unfair means (UFM) during the 2025 Class X and XII Board exams. Students found guilty of cheating, using electronic devices, or spreading rumours will face severe consequences, including the cancellation of their exams and a two-year ban from taking future exams. The board has also provided detailed guidelines regarding permissible items, dress codes, and penalties for various offences to ensure a fair examination process.
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The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, will close the KEAM 2025 application window today, March 10, 2025. Applicants can submit their forms online at cee.kerala.gov.in. The final date to upload required certificates is March 15, 2025. The KEAM 2025 exam will be held from April 24 to 28, 2025, in various locations including Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai.
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