India, Feb. 18 -- Nervousness before entering the exam hall turned into relief and confidence for several students who stepped out after appearing for the Class 10 and 12 examinations on Tuesday, saying the paper was easy to moderate.

They said the paper was largely based on the syllabus of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The Class 10 and 12 board examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) began on Tuesday across the country and will conclude on March 10 and April 10, respectively.

Air Force Bal Bharati School's Omisha Dhondiyal, who appeared for the Class 10 Standard Mathematics paper, said her nervousness faded once she went through the question paper. "There was a lot ...