CBSE Fake News! No Syllabus Cut or Open Book Exams for 2025

By Gaurav Kandari | November 16, 2024

CBSE confirms that no changes have been made to the exam or assessment patterns. All official updates will only be released on CBSE’s official website.

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Theory Exams will start on February 15, 2025. Practical Exams & Projects to begin from January 1, 2025, for all affiliated schools

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Continuing last year's policy, CBSE will not declare toppers, distinctions, or overall divisions for Class 10 & 12 students in 2025. No percentage scores will be shared.

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Internal assessments will now count for 40% of your total score. The remaining 60% will be based on board exams, focusing on projects, assignments, and periodic tests.

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To align with NEP 2020, expect 50% of questions to be practical or skill-based. The focus will be on critical thinking and real-world applications, not rote memorization.

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CBSE plans to roll out digital assessments in some subjects. Open-book exams may soon be a reality for English Literature & Social Science to enhance analytical skills.

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The Education Ministry is exploring a proposal for two board exams annually starting from June 2026 as part of the revised exam structure.

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