- Check the list of all the announcements made by the CBSE on Class 10 and Class 12 board exams that are applicable for this session onwards and next academic year.
- The board introduced multiple changes in the system, be it the marking scheme or the announcement of results
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would be conducting exams for Classes 10 and 12 from February 15 onwards. The board introduced multiple changes in the system, be it the marking scheme or the announcement of results. Earlier Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had announced two board exams, however, there have been no official updates on whether this would be implemented for the next academic session, 2024-25 or later. Many social media influencers and portals have mixed these announcements, thereby confusing the parents.
CBSE new rules applicable from the 2023-24 session onwards
- CBSE Class 12 Accountancy paper
CBSE decided to discontinue the use of answer books wherein tables were provided on the subject of Class 12 Accountancy paper. This announcement was made by the CBSE in October in a letter addressed to principals of all schools affiliated with CBSE. “It is informed that from Board Examination, 2024 CBSE based on feedback received from stakeholders has decided to do away with the Answer Books wherein tables were provided in the subject of Accountancy. From Examinations-2024, normal lines answer books as provided in other subjects in Class 12 will be provided in Accountancy subject also,” the official notification stated.
- Supplementary exams
Every year, CBSE conducts special exams for those who have flunked in a subject or more. These tests were called compartment exams, however, last year the board announced that these exams would now be called supplementary exams. These exams are conducted usually in July and the results are released by August. This change is based on recommendations made in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Special exams for students participating in international events
After receiving multiple requests, CBSE decided for students who are participating in national or international sports events or international olympiads and might not appear for their CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 exams (February-April), the board would be conducting special exams later.
This decision has been taken to promote sports and other educational competitions among the youth. However, the sports must be recognised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) and the Olympiad recognised by the Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE). The concerned schools would have to send applications to the regional office with the recommendation of the Sports Authority of India and Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education respectively by December 31, 2024. A certificate of participation would also have to be issued by the nodal officers of the concerned organisations.
