Yes you can use gel pens in board exams. And there is no such restrictions in using these pens. But there is one drawback the gel pens whose ink fade up or spoil after coming in contact with the water.

Yes, you can use black colour pen and I am sure their is no restrictions on colour of ink in board as because I am using black pen in SSC board also in all my graduation examinations..now still using…so don’t be scare of this thing.

Use ONLY a black or blue ball pen to write your exam. Ensure that you use an extra dark HB pencil for drawings.

We suggest using black or blue ink pens as these tend to be preferred and some examiners won’t actually allow you to use other colours, such as red. It’s worth getting yourself a pen you are familiar with too.

Blue is best used for learning situations which are challenging. Blue paper, blue ink, or blue highlighting can be used to help improve reading comprehension too. Blue in general it seems is a relaxing and calming color, but lighter shades will seem more ‘friendly’ while darker ones seem a little more somber.

All category of officers will use either blue or black ink in signing notes and drafts,” the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions said in an order. Other staff and officers below the level of Joint Secretary were earlier allowed to use black or blue ink only for all the official purposes.

“Blue ink is preferred because when black ink is used, someone at the bank or credit card company may not be able to tell whether they are looking at a photocopy of a signature or an originally inked signature,” says Cina L. Wong, CDE, a certified and court-qualified forensic handwriting expert.

Black ink is the standard for all medical professionals to write in the medical record. The main reason that medical professionals must use black ink is that the record photocopies well. You would be surprised how many times a record is requested and copied.

Historically, there has been a general preference (not legal requirement) towards blue ink. This is because blue ink easily distinguishes an original document. Black ink can be confused with a photocopy, especially over time as the ink fades.

It turns out that one of the most significant benefits of using blue ink: improved memory recall. Psychology research suggests that reading and writing text written in color increases the likelihood that you will remember that information.

Choose your best ball pen for cursive writing.

• Pilot Metropolitan. This pen is reliable to use in longhand writing.
• Uniball Fineliner. As the name implies, Uniball Fineliner is perfect for you if you want fine writing output.
• Lamy Safari. This pen is designed for new users.
• Lamy Noto.
• Uniball Jetstream.

Tap the pen on a surface with a piece of paper underneath. As with shaking, this should get the ink moving better, although make sure you have paper underneath in case the cartridge starts leaking. Write on a rubber or rubber surface like the bottom of your shoe. This can help unclog the ball in the nib.

How to Have Beautiful Handwriting

1. Choose a style. Writers who work by hand can choose from a variety of handwriting styles.
2. Choose the right pen. Modern calligraphy tends to rely on fountain pens, which lend themselves well to cursive writing.
3. Practice consistently.
4. Use the proper grip.
5. Take a formal class.

Hold your pen/pencil properly.

1. Place your index finger on the top of the pen, about one inch away from the writing point.
2. Place your thumb on the side of the pen.
3. Support the bottom of the pen against the side of your middle finger.
4. Let your ring and pinky fingers hang comfortably and naturally.

The handwriting gets worse by the end of the day as those hand muscles get overworked. Just like when you started writing your exam in the most beautiful handwriting and the by the time you reached the last page, your handwriting was hardly readable because your hands were tired.

Bad handwriting in some cases is a sign of eccentricity too. Bad and messy handwriting is a sign of high-intelligence, meaning your pen cannot keep up with your brain. So, don’t despair if you have an ugly handwriting. Creative handwriting belongs to people who are highly creative and exceptional in one way or another.