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CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2025: No marks are deducted for exceeding word limits, but spelling errors in language papers do.
CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exams 2025 will commence on February 15.(Representative Image/AFP)
CBSE 10th, 12th Board Exam 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to begin the Class 10 and 12 board exams for 2025 on February 15. With just a few days left, students are putting in their best efforts to prepare and ace their exams.
As the exams approach, many students are likely wondering about some key details, such as whether exceeding the word limit will lead to marks being deducted or if pre-board exam marks will be considered in the final results.
To help students clear up these common doubts, CBSE has provided answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs). These FAQs cover a range of important topics, from exam guidelines to evaluation criteria, ensuring that students are well-prepared and confident going into the exams. Get answers to your queries here!
Q: How should I improve my presentation? Are any marks given for a good presentation?
A: No separate marks are given, but your answers can be neat, and well organized with important points underlined.
Q: Do examiners deduct marks for exceeding the word limit and spelling mistakes, especially in the language papers?
A: No marks are deducted for exceeding the word limit. Marks for spelling mistakes and other errors are deducted in the Language Papers.
Q: Will questions be asked from the Board’s sample paper?
A: Sample question papers help you know the design, pattern and types of questions. Questions in the examination may be from any part of the syllabus. So, prepare thoroughly from the entire syllabus.
Q: Is it compulsory to write the answers in the same sequence as in the question paper?
A: No, you may attempt those questions in the beginning which you know best. Make sure that you write the correct answer number to each question.
Q: Is an Extra sheet provided in the exam for writing answers?
A: Yes, you will get an extra sheet for writing answers.
Q: I would like to know the important chapters which I can prepare to score good marks.
A: It is not advisable to do selective study for examinations. The Board has a prescribed syllabus in every subject. You are expected to study thoroughly from the entire syllabus and understand the concepts in order to score good marks in the examination.
Q: If a student fails in pre-board examination, does that mean one cannot appear
in the Board examination?
A: Pre-boards help students to know how well they are prepared for the Board examination. A student cannot be detained from appearing in the Board examination if otherwise eligible.
Q: I doubt whether the pre-board examination marks would be considered in the board examinations.
A: No, the marks obtained in the pre-board examination are not added or included in the Board examination marks
Q: How can I reappear in Board exams?
A: A student who failed in class 10th or class 12th Board exam can reappear as a private candidate or as a regular student admitted to school. For further information, you can visit- www.cbse.nic.in.
