A bad compass slips mid-circle. A bad protractor reads three degrees off. A geometry box you can trust is worth the extra ₹100.
Best all-round — Camlin Kokuyo Geometry Box
Reliable metal compass, precise protractor, transparent set squares. The pen that almost every board-exam-going kid carries. Worth the ₹180.
Best budget — Natraj 621
Under ₹100, includes a compass that does not skip, set squares with readable markings. Good for everyday class work.
Best premium — Doms Multi-Utility Box
Larger steel box, holds extra pencils and erasers, sturdier compass mechanism. Lasts through Class 5 to Class 12 if not lost.
What to look for
- Compass: firm pivot, no wobble when drawing 5+ cm radius circles
- Protractor: clear printing, readable in dim exam lights
- Set squares: two pieces (45° and 30°/60°), transparent, scratch-resistant
- Divider: separate from compass, sharp points
- Eraser: usually included but cheap — carry a real Apsara Non-Dust separately
- Sharpener: single-hole metal blade; replace if dull
What to skip
- “Maths kits” with built-in calculators — board exams disallow calculators in most subjects
- Plastic compasses — they flex when drawing, lines come out wobbly
- Cheap protractors with faded numbers — stress in exam hall isn’t worth ₹20 saved
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