Hi, I am Fahim, appearing for 10th CBSE exam at Dubai.

Practise manual calculations every day. Learn common squares, roots and fraction values. Keep your rough work neat, and solve timed sample papers without a calculator. Check your errors after each paper.

The CBSE permitted list names only an analogue watch. A smart watch is barred. Students should wear a simple analogue watch to avoid any problem at the exam centre.

Students cannot bring their own log table to the exam hall. It is on the CBSE barred items list. The exam centre provides the log table to students.

Yes. CBSE permits eligible students with Dyscalculia to use a calculator provided by the exam centre. The request must go through the school with the required disability certificate within the set time.

The latest available CBSE list has no exception for Accountancy. We also found no notification that allows calculators in this paper. Students should prepare for manual calculations unless CBSE issues a new notice.