CBSE Board Exams 2024: Important FAQs for Class 10 and 12 Students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) [[board exams]] for Class 10 and 12 will begin on February 15, 2024, at 10:30 am. This is breaking news for all students and parents eagerly awaiting these important exams. Let’s address some key questions students have about the exams.
Pre-Board Exams and Board Exam Eligibility
Many students worry about their performance in pre-board exams. Do poor pre-board marks mean failure in the board exams? Absolutely not! Pre-board exams are practice. They help students understand their strengths and weaknesses. Failing a pre-board exam doesn’t stop you from taking the board exams if you otherwise meet the requirements.
Marks and Grading
Do pre-board marks count towards your final grade? No, your pre-board marks are not added to your board exam results. What about exceeding the word limit or making spelling mistakes, especially in language papers? While exceeding the word limit won’t cause direct mark deductions, spelling and grammatical errors will affect your score. So, make sure to proofread carefully!
Preparing for the Exams
Should students focus on specific chapters to score well? The CBSE advises against this. Thorough preparation of the entire syllabus is key. Understanding concepts is more important than rote learning. Sample question papers are helpful for understanding the exam pattern and types of questions, but the actual exam questions may come from anywhere in the syllabus. So, study the whole syllabus!
Exam Strategies
What if a student’s writing speed is slow? Practice writing answers beforehand. Organize your thoughts before starting to write. Using bullet points can help you save time. It’s important to attempt every question, even if you can only provide brief answers.
Practical Exams and Repeating Classes
If a student fails the theory part of an exam, do they have to retake the practical exam too? No, if they passed the practical portion, those marks will be carried over. They only need to retake the theory exam.
What about students who repeat a year? They must follow the syllabus of the year they’re taking the exam.
Improving Scores
Can students improve their scores after passing Class 10th or 12th? Yes! You can appear for improvement exams. Class 12 students can improve one subject, while Class 10 students can improve up to two. You can also retake one or more subjects in following years.
Supplementary Exams and Passing Criteria
How many times can a student appear for a supplementary exam? A student can attempt the supplementary exam three times: once in July/August of the same year, once in February/March/April of the next year, and a final attempt in July/August of that year. To pass Class 12, you need to pass five subjects, achieving at least 33% marks in both theory and practical components (combined and separately).
Simultaneous Exams
Can you take an improvement exam and an additional subject exam at the same time? No, those cannot be done together.
Addressing Exam Results
What if a student is unhappy with their marks? The student can apply for mark verification, obtain a photocopy of their answer book, and re-evaluation. Remember, marks might increase or decrease after these processes. A new mark sheet will only be given if the marks change. The original mark sheet must be submitted to receive the updated one.
Reappearing for the Exams
Finally, how can a student reappear for board exams? Students who failed can retake the exam as a private candidate or as a regular student in school.
This detailed information should give students the latest updates and all the information they need to approach their board exams with confidence.
