The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the date sheet for the 2025 Class 10th and 12th board examinations in the coming weeks. Students can access and download the timetable from the official CBSE websites: cbse.gov.in or cbse.nic.in.

Exam Dates for 2025

The CBSE Class 10th and 12th exams will begin on February 15, 2025. Around 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and 26 countries abroad are expected to participate in the exams.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the board exams, students must maintain a minimum attendance of 75%. CBSE allows a 25% relaxation in case of medical emergencies, sports participation, or other serious reasons, provided students submit the necessary documentation.

Changes in Exam Pattern for 2025

• Class 10th: The exam format will remain similar to the previous year, with 50% of the questions being competency-based.
• Class 12th: The proportion of competency-based questions will increase from 40% to 50%. These questions will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs), case-based inquiries, and source-based integrated tasks.

How to Download the Date Sheet?

1. Visit the official website: cbse.gov.in.
2. Go to the main website and look for the Class 10th or Class 12th timetable.
3. Select the required timetable.
4. Download the PDF and check the exam dates.

Attendance and Exam Eligibility

CBSE has reminded schools about the attendance requirement for board exams. Students need at least 75% attendance to appear for the exams. Schools must maintain accurate attendance records and ensure regular updates in attendance registers.

Marking Scheme

The maximum marks for each subject will be 100, divided among theory exams, practical exams, projects, and internal assessments. CBSE has also issued guidelines on practical exam assessments, including whether external examiners will be appointed and what types of answer books will be used.

No Toppers or Distinctions

CBSE has decided that there will be no announcement of toppers, distinctions, or aggregate percentages for the Class 10th and 12th exams in 2024. Students who appear for more than five subjects will have their best five subjects considered by admitting institutes or employers.

Source: Media Reports