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CBSE Board Exams to be Held Twice a Year Starting 2024-25

CBSE Board Exams

Great news, for students taking the CBSE Board Exams in 2024-25! The exams will now be held twice a year providing students with opportunities to excel and reducing their exam related stress.


The Ministry of Education officials recently discussed the plan to conduct CBSE Board Exams twice a year starting in 2024-25. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) aims to offer board exams from 2025 with an exception made for a split exam in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as per a senior official at the Ministry of Education.


Starting from 2024 25 students in classes X and XII will be among the first to experience these board exams. According to officials there will be no requirement for Class X and XII students to appear for the biannual board exams under this system. The main objective is to alleviate students concerns about missing out on opportunities. Candidates who score well on one set of tests may choose not to take exams.


The first CBSE Board Exam for 2024-25 is anticipated to take place in November December 2024 followed by the one in February March 2025 based on information from sources at the Ministry of Education (MoE). The final results and rankings will be determined by considering the score, out of the two exam sets.


The latest updates regarding CBSE board exams include rules being considered for conducting exams twice a year. There is a proposal to schedule the CBSE board exam in June. Additionally there are discussions, on discontinuing the compartment exam and improvement exam system. Stay updated on the information, about the two board exams!


Two Board Exams in a year CBSE Board Exam


Students getting ready, for board exams listen up. There might be a change in the pattern of the board exams. The government is working on conducting board exams a year. Currently there are discussions about the CBSE 12th board exam policy. Previously there used to be one CBSE Board Exam in February March. Now there will be two board exams per year with the second one taking place in June.


Up until now if a student failed in any subject in grade they could only appear for an exam for that subject, in July. Students who couldn't pass or had compartment results could also take the exam. However now students will have the opportunity to directly sit for the board exam in June. In this June exam they can reappear for any subject or all subjects of their choice.


CBSE Board New Exam Structure


The Ministry of Education has established regulations, for schools. Has issued fresh guidelines regarding the conduct of CBSE board exams. Previously exams were held in terms, such as more frequently. However there will be a change now. There will be two exams allowing students to retain the score from these two exams. This revised approach benefits. The education system, for reasons.


CBSE Board Exam 2024-25


The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 serves as a blueprint, for schools drawing upon the principles outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Its primary function is to ensure the implementation of the NEP. It outlines concepts and elements of the updated content that students will engage with in school akin to a guiding roadmap, for educators and institutions regarding curriculum content and teaching methodologies.


The main goals of the NCF 2023 are as follows

Dual Board Exams: Students have the opportunity to maintain their scores with the option of taking board exams twice a year.

Stream Choices: Students have the flexibility to select their desired streams during classes 11 and 12.

Language Requirement: It is mandatory for students, in classes 11 and 12 to study two languages with at one being a language.

Updated Textbooks: The creation of textbooks is in progress, for the session starting in 2024.


Advantages of Conducting Class 10 and 12 Board Exams Annually

Less Stress, on Students: Having two chances for exams can help students feel less overwhelmed academically.

Better Chance for Score Enhancement: With opportunities to take exams students can concentrate on improving their grades.

Continuous Learning: Regular assessments throughout the year promote learning and comprehension.

Comprehensive Evaluation: The new system encourages an assessment of student's abilities.

Alignment, with NEP Objectives: This adjustment aligns with the NEP's aim of fostering competency based education.


New Text Books will be Introduced for CBSE Board Exam 2024-25

New textbooks are set to be introduced for the CBSE Board Exam in 2024 25 as announced by the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. The release will include textbooks, for classes III to VI well as classes IX and XI all slated for availability in 2024. This means that students will have access to all books for their courses and for transitioning into school (class VI).


Under the New Curriculum Framework (NCF) unveiled by the Ministry of Education August board exams will now be conducted at twice a year to give students ample time and opportunities to excel. Students will also have the option to retain their scores.

Pradhan inquired if the students present at the event were content with this decision and encouraged them to strive for their marks across both exams.


He emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision through the NEP is aimed at ensuring students remain stress free receive quality education stay connected with culture and are prepared for challenges. This approach is seen as key, to advancing India into a nation by 2047.


CBSE Second Board Exam: Results Expected in August

The latest update suggests that CBSE will take 15 days to conduct the exam and another month to announce the results. This means we can expect the second board exam results to be out, in August. The final outcome will depend on how students perform in the exam with marks factoring into the JEE Main process.


Reports have surfaced that the Ministry of Education has asked CBSE to prepare a proposal for conducting board exams with plans for implementation starting in 2026. However there is still uncertainty about how these exams will be carried out. One possible scenario could involve holding an exam in June.


Discussions are ongoing within the government regarding the timeline for conducting board exams and organizing entrance examinations. There is also consideration of how this might impact teachers workload due to increased evaluation responsibilities. Given schools, in snow covered areas it seems unlikely that the initial board exam will kick off before February.

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