Three phases of board exams!

If you live in India,you probably know the pain of board exams.They are basically exams your syllabus board organises to give you your school certificate.And boy,they're a pain in the ass.And like it or not,a lot of good and bad things come with board exams.Or more specifically,there are three phases to it.So,without further ado,lets get down to it and see the three phases of the 'board exams'.

The 'Pre-Boards' Phase:

1.Excitement!

This is a time when you're super excited for boards.Though you're nervous as hell,you can't help but think about what may happen.Will it be thrilling?Or will it be as bad as Hamshakals?You're dying to know.

2.Too much studying!

So no matter how easy boards may seem,no matter how many test papers you solve,boards are pretty much a big deal.So if you don't study like a freak,you'll probably FEEL like you're about to flunk.

3.Pressure!

As boards near,your parents become the pressure cookers and you're the ill fated rice.The pressure is pretty much enough to crush you down,whether you push yourself to do it,or your parents do.

4.Too much attention!

Somehow,boards make you the pride of your family and friends,they don't know whether you'll top or fail,but all of a sudden,even the most DISTANTTT relatives decide to call and check on you,and even send you a box of chocolates if they feel generous!By far,the most awesome part of this phase.

5.Let it rip.

This is the feeling you get just before the boards start.You have read everything,memorized each and everyone of your stupid chemistry equations,learnt those bio diagrams LIKE A BOSS-you couldn't be more prepared!You picture yourself wearing the coolest shades and just saying,er...let it rip.

The 'Boards' Phase:

1.The atmosphere.

When you walk into your school,everything seems so different!Your principal,who usually murders you several times if you come late,is happily awaiting your arrival.Your teachers do almost anything you ask for and your juniors just pop in secretly to wish you all the best.It basically takes a turn for the worse,depending on you.

2.THAT HALL!

Since ICSE students write exams in their own schools,we have one less element of surprise.But for the others,it feels like they're on the Game Of Thrones set.Everything seems fascinating.The idea of hall tickets.Invigilators.New role numbers.Everything seems to alien to be true.

3.Disappointment.

If you're human,surely not all of your exams are going to go perfect.And it is frustruating!Even after working so hard,how could you NOT do it well?!This is the part where you learn the lesson:every one and anyone can mess their exams.

4.Control,control!

During the middle of the exams,you already become so tired that you just want to plop on a couch and spend 5 hours on Facebook and YouTube.But,that doesn't happen.You have to exercise the highest level of control over yourself to NOT do any Facebooking and all.And boy,that takes effort.A LOT of it.

5.Despair!!

At this point,you are so sick of board exams that you just want it to end.You chat with your friends for hours discussing what you're going to do once boards get over.You are so desperate for boards to end,that on your last exam,you're going to look at each other's faces and do mental countdowns.And when the invigilator says,"Pens down!",you'll just be like,"And that's a wrap folks!"

The 'Post-boards' Phase:

1.Relief!

You're so damn happy when boards are done that you just want to forget all your troubles and just go and chill out at the swimming pool.And deservedly so!I mean,after a MONTH of pressure,all you just want to do is throw your books away and RELAXX.

2.Parties.Parties everywhere!

To make up for the time you guys lost,everyone plans a hell lot of parties.In fact,your parents don't even see you at home for the first week.And you never get bored of it either!There is just so much to catch up about that you think that any number of parties can't be enough for that!

3.To hell with books!!

You get sick at the very sight of books now.They have tortured and murdered and condemned you to this HELL of board exams,and the last thing you want to is even think about thinking about touching these books.

4.Joblessness!!!

Yup.After 15 days,you don't even know what to do with your life!You're too lazy to even touch books or do anything productive, and because you were so busy studying all this time,you don't know what to do! 

5.Finally,missing feelz.

With boards out of the way,you realize that one of the most fun parts of life is over.You start missing your school,your teachers,your messy classrooms,your noisy lunch breaks,and even studying for boards!But at the same time,this is a positive thing-you can look forward to a new phase in life of meeting people,seeing new places-and you'll surely remember all these awesome memories!

So guys,no matter what the results are,boards are definitely a unique experience that you can always relate to.And for those of you who haven't written them yet,good luck.And may the odds be ever in your favour.