Wed Nov 20 23:54:18 UTC 2024: ## CBSE to Reduce Class 10, 12 Syllabi by 15% for 2025 Board Exams

**New Delhi:** The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced a significant reduction in the syllabus for classes 10 and 12, cutting it by up to 15% for the 2025 board examinations. The announcement was made at a principals’ summit in Indore.

This change aims to prioritize in-depth learning and reduce rote memorization. CBSE official Vikas Kumar Agarwal stated that the syllabus reduction aligns with the board’s evolving educational framework, allowing students to explore topics more comprehensively without being overwhelmed by excessive content.

To compensate for the reduced syllabus, the weightage for internal assessments has been increased to 40% for the final grade, with the remaining 60% based on the final board exams. Internal assessments will include projects, assignments, and periodic tests, promoting continuous and comprehensive evaluation.

The move is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, shifting the examination pattern towards practical knowledge and skills-based learning. Approximately half of the questions in the 2025 board exams will assess students’ understanding of real-life applications rather than theoretical knowledge alone. This emphasizes critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills.

To improve transparency and assessment accuracy, the CBSE will continue implementing digital evaluation for answer sheets in selected subjects, a practice introduced in recent years. This aims to reduce errors and ensure a more efficient and transparent evaluation process.

Furthermore, the CBSE plans to introduce an open-book examination format for certain subjects like English Literature and Social Science. This allows students to refer to their textbooks during the exam, focusing on analytical skills and conceptual understanding over rote learning.

While the single-term exam format will remain for the 2025 academic session, the CBSE confirmed its return to a two-term structure starting in 2025-2026. This aims to provide students with more frequent assessment opportunities, allowing them to monitor their academic progress throughout the year.

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