CBSE Board Exams: From Sample Paper Questions To Use Of Whiteners — All You Need To Know
CBSE Board Exams 2025 Updates: The CBSE Board Exams 2025 will be held from February 15 to April 4. Practical exams began on January 1.
CBSE Board Exams 2025 Updates: With the CBSE Board Exams 2025 approaching, students should be aware of the key changes and updates announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Here's a breakdown of essential information:
Q: When do the CBSE Board Exams 2025 begin and end?
A: The CBSE Board Exams 2025 for Class 10 and 12 are scheduled to commence on February 15, 2025. While Class-10 exams will end on March 18, 2025, the last paper for Class-12 will continue until April 4, 2025.
Q: When did practical exams commence?
A: Practical exams, internal assessments, and project work for both classes began on January 1, 2025.
Q: What are the major changes announced by the CBSE for the 2025 exams?
A: The CBSE has announced several changes, as per education news website Shiksha. These including:
- Reduction in long- and short-response questions for both Class 10 and Class 12 exams and focusing more on students' understanding of concepts.
- Emphasising on competency-based questions designed to assess how well students can apply their academic knowledge to real-life situations. These questions will form a significant portion of the CBSE Class-12 exams.
- Focusing on internal assessment to include 40% of the total marks in both CBSE Class 10 and Class 12. This move stresses continuous evaluation through projects, assignments, and tests conducted throughout the year. The remaining 60% will come from the final board exams.
Q: What items are students allowed to carry into the examination hall?
A: Students are allowed to carry items specifically permitted by CBSE, such as stationery and admit cards. Students with Type 1 diabetes are allowed to carry water bottles, snacks, a glucometer, and insulin pumps.
Q: What is banned in the exam hall?
A: The CBSE has specifically banned all electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, and smart watches to the exam hall. Analog watches are permitted, but electronic devices like smartwatches are strictly prohibited. No paper of any sort, other than identity card and admit card are allowed.
Q: What type of pen is allowed in the exams?
A: The CBSE has not specified any pen type. Blue or royal blue gel, ball-point, or ink pens can be used. But students should avoid using any other colour to write the exams.
Q: Can students use whitener to correct an answer?
Use of whitener is strictly prohibited.
Q. What should students wear to the exam centre?
A: According to the CBSE's notification, candidates should go to the exam centres in school uniform and carry with them the school identity Card in addition to the Admit Card issued by the CBSE.
Q: What should students do to effectively prepare for the exams?
A: To prepare effectively for the CBSE Board Exams 2025, students should:
- Familiarize themselves with the CBSE exam syllabus and pattern.
- Identify and list important topics, giving special attention to challenging areas.
- Practice previous years' question papers and sample papers.
- Improve handwriting skills to ensure clear and easy-to-understand answer sheets.
- Create a study plan and allocate sufficient time for revision and practice.
- Maintain a balanced diet and proper sleep schedule.
Q: How can students download the CBSE date sheet?
A: To download the CBSE date sheet, students can:
Visit the official CBSE website.
- Find the link for the Class 10 and 12 board exams date sheet.
- Click on the link and download the PDF file.
- Students can also find the dates of their exams on their respective admit cards.
Q: What guidelines should students follow on exam day?
A: Students appearing for the Class 10 and 12 board exams should adhere to the following guidelines:
- The CBSE advises candidates to visit the examination centre at least one day prior to the date of examination so that they can scout the route and reach before 10:00 AM on the days of the exam.
- The candidates should pack their bags with admit card and permitted stationery at least a day ahead.
- Students must reach the examination hall 30-45 minutes before the commencement of the exams.
- Candidates must carry the admit cards issued by CBSE, without which, students will not be permitted to sit in the examination.
- Verify that the subjects they have studied are correctly listed.
Q: Can marks be deducted for exceeding the word count?
A: There is no deduction of marks for exceeding the word count in an answer.
Q: Can marks be deducted for spelling mistakes?
A: Marks are docked for spelling mistakes in the language papers.
Q: Can I expect sample paper questions in the exams?
A: Sample papers help in understanding and preparing for the exams. But students should not expect same questions in the exam as in the sample papers. Also, there are no "important questions" or "important chapters" in the exam as CBSE does not favour selective preparation of subjects.
For CBSE the latest sample papers of all subjects for Class-10 exams, click here.
For CBSE the latest sample papers of all subjects for Class-12 exams, click here.
Q: What to do if the candidate is not able to finish the paper and time is up?
A: Students need to be quick while writing their answers. They must keep an eye on the clock to ensure that they finish their paper in time and then are able to revise their answers. If a student realises that s/he won't be able to finish writing in time, they should write the remaining answers in clear points which would show that they understand the topic. It is not advisable to skip questions.
Q: What to do if a student has failed the CBSE Board exams?
A: A student must pass at least 5 subjects with a minimum of 33% marks in theory and practical/IA/projects. The 33% marks must be obtained in the theory and practical exams individually as well as combined. If a student fails to do so, s/he will be considered as having failed to clear the exam. The student can then reappear in the subject as a private or regular student.
Q: Does a candidate, who has failed in theory need to appear for both theory and practical exams?
A: No. Such a candidate will have to appear in only the practical exam.
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