CBSE: Format Changes For Class 11, 12 Exams; Emphasis On Concept Application Questions

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has implemented substantial alterations in the examination structure for students in Grades 11 and 12, with the goal of improving their ability to apply concepts in practical situations.

A CBSE official has declared that beginning from the academic session of 2024-25, the examination format for Classes 11 and 12 will incorporate a greater proportion of questions designed to assess students' competency levels.

These questions will evaluate students' capacity to utilize theoretical knowledge in practical contexts, in accordance with the objectives outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

While there are notable changes being introduced for Classes 11 and 12, CBSE has clarified that there will be no adjustments to the examination format for Classes 9 and 10, ensuring consistency across various grade levels.

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The adjustment involves a rise in the proportion of competency-focused questions, such as multiple-choice questions (MCQs), case-based questions, and source-based integrated questions, from 40 to 50 percent.

Conversely, the percentage of constructed response questions, encompassing both short and long answers, has been decreased from 40 to 30 percent.