: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is has released the Class 10 and 12 board exam date sheet on its official websit...
: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is has released the Class 10 and 12 board exam date sheet on its official website. Meanwhile, the practical exam schedule has already been announced. Practical exams for most schools will begin on January 1, 2025, while those in winter-affected areas commenced on November 5 and will continue until December 5, 2024. Theory exams are likely to start on February 15, 2025.CBSE has provided subject-specific guidelines detailing essential information, including subject codes, class details, maximum marks for theory and practicals, project work, internal assessments, and prescribed answer booklet formats. Schools have been instructed to follow these guidelines strictly to ensure seamless exam administration.Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the 2025 board exams will emphasize competency-based learning, prioritizing the practical application of knowledge over rote memorization. Competency-based questions will account for 50% of the total paper in Class 10 and 50% in Class 12, up from 40% previously. These questions will include formats like MCQs, case studies, and source-based scenarios, designed to foster critical thinking and analytical skills. Consequently, the weightage of traditional short and long-answer questions has been reduced.The total marks for each subject will remain 100, comprising theory, practicals, projects, and internal assessments, as outlined in the official guidelines.Students can access sample question papers for Classes 10 and 12 on the CBSE academic portal (cbseacademic.nic.in). These resources provide a comprehensive understanding of the updated question formats, marking schemes, and exam patterns, helping students better prepare for their exams.For the latest updates on the CBSE date sheet and related information, students are encouraged to follow trusted sources like the Times of India blog.