New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Lakhs of students across the country appeared for the first day of the CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exams on Tuesday. Students arriving with their admit cards and stationery mark the start of a month-long examination.

At Moti Bagh's Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, parents were seen dropping off their children, offering last-minute advice and moral support for the first paper of the session.

While the atmosphere at the centres remained tense, many students expressed a mix of anticipation and confidence in their preparation.

Speaking to ANI, a student, Jamuna Thapa, said, "I am feeling nervous, yet excited to try something new. Preparation is going quite well. We'll know when we see the exam paper. I've also taken coaching for t...