CBSE Board Exam 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) release the notice to clarify the criteria of percentage calculation for class 10th and 12th CBSE Board exam 2024.
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If a candidate has taken more than five subjects the decision to determine the best five subjects lies with the admitting institution or employer.
The CBSE does not calculate or declare percentages, institute or employer handle this for higher education or employment purposes.
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CBSE Board Exam 2024: No overall division or distinction or aggregate marks
If a candidate has offered more than five subjects, the decision to determine the best five subject can be taken by the admitting institution or employer. This adds a level of flexibility for institution the access a student performance based on the most relevant subjects.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that it will not be calculating or declaring the percentages of Class 10th and 12th students for the 2024 board exams. This means that students will not receive an overall percentage score for their board exams. Instead, they will receive marks for each subject individually.
This decision has been taken in accordance with sub-section 40.1 (iii) of Chapter-7 of the Examination Bye-Laws, which states that “No overall division/distinction/aggregate shall be awarded.”
The CBSE has stated that this decision has been made to ensure that students are not penalized for taking more than five subjects. Some institutions or employers may require students to provide their percentage scores for admission or employment purposes. In these cases, the students or their institutions can calculate the percentage by adding up the marks for all subjects and dividing by the total number of subjects.
f you need to calculate your percentage for admission to a particular college or course, you can do so by adding up the marks obtained in the relevant subjects and dividing the total by the number of subjects. For example, if you are applying for a course that requires a minimum percentage of 85% in Science, you would need to add up your marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and divide the total by 3.
Here is an example of how to calculate your percentage for Class 12th:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| English | 85 |
| Hindi | 90 |
| Physics | 95 |
| Chemistry | 92 |
| Biology | 90 |
Total marks: 452 Number of subjects: 5
Percentage: 452/5 = 90.4%
Please note that the calculation of percentages may vary depending on the specific requirements of the admitting institution or employer. It is always best to check with the institution or employer directly to confirm their requirements.
CBSE Board Exam 2024: Date Sheet
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet released the official date sheet for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2024. However, it is expected to be released in the first week of December 2023. The exams are scheduled to be held between February 15, 2024, and April 10, 2024. The CBSE Class 10, 12 date sheet 2024 will be available to download on official website, cbse.gov.in.
CBSE Board Exam 2024: Steps to Download Date Sheet
Candidates can follow these steps to download the CBSE 2024 date sheet
1. Go to the official website, cbse.gov.in
2. Now go to latest section.
3. Click on the link that reads “Class 10 or Class 12 date sheet 2024”.
4. CBSE 2024 date sheet will appear on your screen.
5. Save and download the PDF.
CBSE Board Exam 2024 FAQs
1. When will the CBSE Board Exams 2024 be held?
As of today, 1 December 2023, the official date sheet for the Class 10 and 12 board exams 2024 has not yet been released. However, it is expected to be released in the first week of December 2023. The exams are scheduled to be held between February 15, 2024, and April 10, 2024.
2. What are the passing marks for the CBSE Board Exam?
The passing marks for the CBSE Board Exam are 33% in each subject and 33% in aggregate
3. What is the difference between MCQ and Competency-based questions?
MCQs are objective questions with pre-defined answers. Competency-based questions require application of knowledge and understanding to solve problems or analyze situations.
4. What is the marking scheme?
The marking scheme varies depending on the subject and question type. Generally, 40% of the marks are allotted to MCQs, 20% to competency-based questions, and 40% to subjective questions.
5. Why doesn’t CBSE declare the percentage?
The CBSE believes that focusing solely on percentage can be detrimental to holistic learning and may encourage rote memorization rather than understanding.