Wed Feb 12 09:10:34 UTC 2025: ## CBSE Board Exams to Begin February 15th: Key FAQs Answered
NEW DELHI – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will commence its Class 10 and 12 board examinations on February 15th, starting at 10:30 AM. To clarify student concerns, the CBSE has released answers to frequently asked questions regarding the upcoming exams.
Key takeaways include: Pre-board exam results do not affect eligibility for the board exams; pre-board marks are not included in the final grade; exceeding word limits won’t result in mark deductions, but spelling mistakes will; sample papers indicate question style, not content; selective studying is discouraged; students with slow writing speeds are advised to practice point-form answers; practical exam marks are carried forward if a student passes the practical portion; the syllabus for students who have taken a year off is that of the current year; students can improve their scores after passing the exams; multiple attempts at supplementary exams are allowed; passing requires a minimum of 33% in theory and practical components of each subject; improvement and additional subject exams cannot be taken concurrently; students can apply for mark verification, answer sheet photocopies, and re-evaluation; marks may increase or decrease after re-evaluation; and a new marksheet will be issued if marks are changed. Students who fail can reappear as private or regular students.
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