📅 CBSE 2025 Board Exams: Key Dates & Updates
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the schedule for the 2025 board exams for Classes 10 and 12. Here’s what you need to know:
- Exam Dates: The exams are set to begin on February 15, 2025, and will conclude on March 18, 2025. Udaipurtimes website
- Result Declaration: Results for both Class 10 and Class 12 are expected to be announced between May 11 and May 15, 2025. The Times of India
- Marksheet Access: Students can download their digital mark sheets from the official CBSE website or through DigiLocker. The Times of India+1Indiatimes+1
🔄 Major Changes in CBSE 2025 Exam Pattern
In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE has introduced significant changes to the exam pattern:
- Competency-Based Questions: 50% of the questions will now assess students’ ability to apply concepts in real-life scenarios, moving away from rote memorization. The Times of India+5Jagranjosh.com+5mint+5
- Internal Assessment Weightage: The weightage for internal assessments has increased to 40%, emphasizing continuous evaluation through projects, assignments, and periodic tests. The Times of India
- Open-Book Exams: Certain subjects, such as English Literature and Social Science, will adopt an open-book format, encouraging analytical thinking and understanding over memorization. The Times of India+1The Times of India+1
- Digital Assessment: CBSE continues to implement digital assessment for answer sheets in selected subjects, ensuring efficient and transparent evaluation. The Times of India+1The Times of India+1
📌 Tips to Excel in the New Exam Format
To adapt to the revised exam pattern and perform well:
- Focus on Conceptual Understanding: Emphasize understanding fundamental concepts rather than rote learning.
- Practice Application-Based Questions: Solve case studies and real-life scenario-based questions to enhance problem-solving skills.
- Utilize Internal Assessments: Engage actively in projects and assignments, as they contribute significantly to the final grade.The Times of India
- Prepare for Open-Book Exams: Develop skills to quickly locate information and apply it effectively during open-book assessments.
📢 Result Highlights and Trends
- Class 12 Results: The overall pass percentage for Class 12 in 2025 was 88.39%, with Vijayawada emerging as the top-performing region at 99.60%. Indiatimes
- Class 10 Results: Approximately 24.12 lakh students appeared for the Class 10 exams, with results declared on May 13, 2025. Indiatimes
- Compartment Cases: Around 1.29 lakh students have been placed in the compartment category and will need to reappear for one or more exams. Indiatimes
🧠 Understanding the Shift in Evaluation
The increased emphasis on competency-based questions aims to:
- Develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Jagranjosh.com
- Encourage practical application of knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Reduce reliance on rote memorization, fostering a deeper understanding of subjects.
This shift aligns with global educational trends and prepares students for future academic and professional challenges.
