Eat
- Three meals and two small snacks at regular times
- Dal, eggs, paneer, curd and nuts for protein
- Fruit instead of sweets and fried snacks
- A light, familiar breakfast on exam day
STUDENTS · BOARD EXAMS
Diet and sleep during board exams
Food, water and sleep that help you remember more and stay calm.
IN SHORT
During exams, regular home-cooked meals, plenty of water and seven to eight hours of sleep do more for marks than late-night cramming. Sleep is when the brain stores what you studied.
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
- Sleep
- 7–8 hours
- Water
- Through the day
- Avoid
- All-nighters
Sleep
- Same bedtime and wake time, even on weekends
- Phone away an hour before bed
- A short nap after lunch is fine; keep it under 30 minutes
Questions parents ask
Is it OK to study all night before an exam?
No. Losing sleep hurts memory and concentration the next day. Sleep 7–8 hours.
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