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Frequently asked questions by students preparing for CBSE Board exams

Q.1. I am studying from NCERT books and I have completed latest CBSE Sample Papers. Will I be able to score good marks ( say 80% or more ) ?
Ans. Marks scored by any student depend upon their preparation and performance during examination. The students are adviced to remain focussed and do their best.

Q.2. How many sets are there for a particular question paper ? Can questions in one sets may be easier than the other set ?
Ans. There are three sets of question papers. The questions in all the three sets are designed in such a manner that the level of difficulty is same in all question papers.

Q.3. Will the pattern of examination be different this year for Class X and XII ?
Ans. CBSE issues Sample Question Papers each year. These sample papers are designed to give a general overview of that years paper design and weightages.CBSE also issues marking schemes for the question paper. It is recommended to solve the sample papers issued by CBSE and have the marking scheme.

Q.4.Is there step marking in Mathematics paper ?
Ans. Yes, there is step marking in Mathematics papers. If you have missed steps, marks will be deducted. The marking scheme will help students to know about the weightage and steps.Go through the marking scheme and practice solving mathematics problems in a stepwise manner.

Q.5. Which pen should be used for writing answers in Board exams? Can I use a black pen ?
Ans. Blue or royal blue pen should be used for writing answers. While writing answers, students should write in a neat and legible manner.To much cutting and bad handwriting will have bad impression on the teacher and this will effect the marks also.

Q.6. How can I get good marks in Mathematics ?
Ans. Mathematics is a subject which requires written practice. Reading maths book as if it is history book, will not help. Practice, practice and practice. Solve as many problems as you can. Revise the entire syllabus. Go through the NCERT books, try to solve each problem given in the book, even the solved examples.Practice Sample question papers.

Q.7. What are the points which a teacher looks for when marking the answers? What is the best way to write an answer?
Ans. In CBSE, there is stepwise marking for each answer. Answer is divided into steps and marks are given according to the weightage assigned for each step.It is recommended to go through the marking scheme issued by CBSE.

Q.8.Is it necessary to write answers in a serial order?
Ans. It is not necessary to write answers in a serial order and no marks are cut for that.But, it is advised that the serial order should be followed as far as possible. Again, it is not compulsory. If you are not able to answer any question, leave that and try to answer the next question.

Q.9.Will there be negative marking for exceeding word limit ?
Ans. There is no negative marking for exceeding the word limit.But, it is advised to follow the word limit. Without following the word limit, it will become difficult for students to complete the paper within the alloted time.

Q.10.What type of questions are asked in the papers like physics, chemistry, biology, economics, history, social science, economics, english, hindi etc. ?
Ans. The students can get an idea of the pattern of question paper and type of questions asked by going through the sample papers issued by CBSE. The marking scheme will help students to understand how they should write answers to get maximum marks.

Q.11. Is it compulsory to pass in theory and practical exams seperately ?
Ans. Yes, it is compulsory to pass theory and practical exams seperatly in subjects which have both theory and practical exams in Class XII.

Q.12. While prepairing for CBSE Board exams, which books should be followed? There are a lot of question banks and refreshers available in the market?
Ans. It is recommended to students that they should follow the NCERT books for CBSE Board exams. NCERT books cover the entire syllabus, these books are prepared by panel of expert teachers. A lot of research is done before prepairing these books and no other books available in the market are upto the standards of NCERT books.

Q. 13. I failed in the compartment examination in July-August.Would I have to re-appear in all subjects again?
Ans. There are three chances give to students to clear the compartment examination.First exam in July-August followed by second chance in March-April and third chance in July-August.If the student is unable to clear the compartment exam in these three chances, he will have to appear in all subjects again.

Q.14. If a students fails in the pre Board examination conducted by school, can he/she be detained from appearing in Board exams?
Ans. The student cannot be detained from appearing in Board exams if he.she is otherwise eligible. Failing in pre board exams cannot be used as a reason for detaining a student from appearing in Board exams.

Q.15. Which students can appear for Board examination as private candidate?
Ans. A student can appear as private candidate only under these conditions: 1. Failed Candidates 2. Teachers serving in educational institutes 3. Woman candidates who are bonafide residents of NCT of Delhi and 4. Physically handicapped students

Q.16. How can I get my answer sheets re-evaluated ?
Ans. There is no provision of re-evaluation of answer scripts in CBSE Board exams.There is the provision of scrutiny of re-checking in a particular subject or all subjects. Application for that should be made within 21 days for the main examination and 15 days for compartment examination from the date of declaration of result. Application along with the required fee should be sent to respective regional office only.

Q.17. Will there be a new pass certificate issued after I pass my improvement exam ?
Ans. No pass cetificate is issued in the case of improvement exam. The Board issues only a statement of marks indicating the student’s performance.

Disclaimer : Please go through the guidelines published by CBSE for a particular year. There may be some changes in the pattern of examination and some of the information given above may become redundant.

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116 thoughts on “FAQ for CBSE Board Exams”

  1. is it compulsory that a student who has done 9th class from a school,

    only take the admission in same school for class 10th . or that student can change the school for class 10th in the same city?

  2. Q: I want to know from cbse that
    will all the students belonging to SC / ST, CATEGORY scoring above 80% marks in class 12 cbse 2009 get the scholarship of rs 1000/ month.

  6. I am preparing fpr class 10 board examination2010.how should i prepare for the maps of social science?which types of maps should be focused most

  9. i got above 80’s in two subject in class12, 2009,but suddnly one paper i got so less marks which i had never scored till my this stage of school life.if i not able to get my desired marks in review,what action i can take further?

  10. I got compartment in maths 12 exam 2009. Plz tell me that what is new date of comp.exam of maths for class 12. Also tell me is the procedure for appearing in compartment exam.

  11. i score above 80% in cbse class 12 exam 2009. i got 75 marks in maths. i decided to give improvement exam. what is advantage in giving improvement exam? is the new marks is considerable in any colleges? is i can give improvement exam for 2 subject?

  14. can any buddy tell me that how many times a candidate can sit in improvement exam of class 12th???plz

  15. reevaluation is possible on my economics, b.st , informative practices. can positive result will come , i am fail in three following subject.

  17. I got compartment in maths 12 exam 2009. Plz tell me that what is new date of comp.exam of maths for class 12. Also tell me is the procedure for appearing in compartment exam.

  18. I got compartment in maths 12 exam 2009. Plz tell me that what is new date of comp.exam of maths for class 12. Also tell me is the procedure for appearing in compartment exam

  19. respected sir or madam ,… I HAVE GOT COMPARTMENT IN MATH IN 12 CLASS THIS YEAR . I WANT TO KNOW IF I UNABLE TO CLEAR THIS EXAM IN JULY 18. WILL I GET ANY CHANCE TO GIVE THIS EXAM AGAIN (ONLY MATHS EXAM NOT OTHER SUBJECT)…

  21. Iam preparing for cbse boardexam 2010.At present Iam scoring between90-95% as a whole.If I study from my ncert text books and refer sample papers, WILL I BE ABLE TO SCORE ABOVE95%?

  22. IF I WANT TO GIVE MY 10TH EXAM AGAIN THEN WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE OF THIS EXAM. SHOULD I PERMIT OR NOT?

  24. I GOT FAILED IN MATHS IN COMPARTMENT EXAM OF JULY 2009.
    IF I APPEAR FOR 2ND CHANCE IN MARCH 2010. WILL MY MARKSSHEET WILL SHOW ANY SPECIAL SYMBOLS TO SHOW THAT I HAD PASSED IN 2010

  25. IF for some reason (eg illness)i”m not able to give The 10th board Exam ,will i be subjected as failed …and if so can i reappear for the exam the following year?

  26. I got failed in Physics ub Compartment exam of July 2009. If I appear for 2nd chance ub narcg 2010. My marks sheet will show any special symbols to show that I had passed in 2010.

  27. i got compartment in compartment exam please tell me when will the second compartment exam be conducted for physics

  29. why is it written under a compartment failed candidates result:compartment?what are the options for me?pl reply

  30. i am in class 10th cbse i have six subjects:
    maths
    english
    hindi
    computer
    science
    social science

    and if i get the least marks in hindi will it be counted in my percentage?is top 5 subjects counted and is hindi compulsory?

  31. i am 9th fail student of gujrat board in 2009.i want to give the 10th exam directly in 2010.is that possible?how?give directions plzz

  32. I failed in class 12 exams, now i wanted to change one of the optional subjects in re-exams is it possible??? Please help.

  35. everyone is saying that NCERT is the best book for preparation of board of 12 but in physics this statement is getting wrong…..what should i do for getting good marks in physics??????

  45. why there is no holiday for physic exam in 2nd preboard and will the time table will be the same for board examsss?????

  51. I appeared in 2001 examination on XII. I got compartment. I apear in comparte exam & got recompartment. But not appear. Can I use my second chance in this semester?

  53. what is the use of giving such a long gap 4 english xam 2010 class 10 (outside delhi).
    if possible can some gap 4rm that b removed & put 4 maths

  55. i am getting too much nervous and also feeling bore to study continuosly in this month(feb). i cant study in late night also. In every subject my preparation is completed. but i feel that i will not able to write properly or achieve good marks in social science and maths. what should i do???

  58. can i have the information whether my school vivekanada academy, (reg. no. 2430071) has done our board exam(class x,2010) registration? because few days ago i had heard that they have faced some problems, even we haven’t got our admit till now. kindly send me the information. my id-amarchhabi.bm@gmail.com

  59. I think I will not pass today’s business studies paper, will I have to give a re-test for all subjects and waste a year or is there any other option?
    I seriously need help.

  61. My daughter is a student of CBSE board and was studing in class VIII, but she did not qualify in Math & Science subjects in VIII class Examination. The school stop to promote her in class IX. You are requested to inform me that is there any new rules whereas the school can not stop the student up to VIII in CBSC Board.

  62. Itis said that giving Board exam for class X cbse is optional. In which case we should appear for Board exam? What will be the difference of giving or not giving the Board exam? Is it necessary to give Board exam if we want to change the school after class X i.e., for CBSE class XI.

  63. If a student clear all exam of cbse and declared pass by cbse board but he/she get less mark,can he/she make an improvement in 4or3 main subjects with compartment students with in that year?

  64. after passing compartment exam in physics..am i eligible for engineering …..i mean no problem i will face in my future ?????

  67. I gave class 12 exam with six subjects in year 2005, and failed in one main subject chemistry
    and then later passed as a private candidate in year 2006.
    now the problem is that what would i mention in my CV as in which year i have passed class 12th and what marks to mention in CV

  68. i m anjuri of class 10th i want to know that if there is no +2 in my school then the syllabus of board will be according to cce or the whole book will come .

  69. i m satyam of class 10th i want to know that if there is no +2 in my school then the syllabus of board will be according to cce or the whole book will come .

  71. I’m very tensed about my class 12 board exams. How to prepare best for my business studies exam.It gets very problematic for me to learn such big answers(e.g. planning process,staffing process etc.).Do help me out.
    PLZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!

  74. We r preparing for CBSE board of class 9th. can you please tell me wha things are required for the purpose of registration…….. 

  75. I want to know that our teacher has given a list to complete the required information…
    we have got like:- height
    weight
    blood group,etc.
    we have also got vision {left eye} {right eye}. what we have to do with it. we have to do the X-Ray of it or something else. plz tell me

  76. i want to give improvement in year 2012 . can i give it in only one subject .
    and also how is the procedure to give improvement .

    attending school is also neccesary….

  77. sir,
    i have comp. science as first optinal subject nd physical as 2nd in 12th…… if i got failed in comp. then i have to give compartment paper or physical edu. marks will be consider..????

  79. sir ,
    i am going to fail in mathematics of 10th board does i have to give compartment exam

  89. waht happen if i write wrong question paper set no in my answer copy in cbse board exam pls answer

  91. i think i may fail in physics . but i’m 100 % sure that i’ll pass other five subjects i.e. english, chemistry , maths, biology and physical education with or more than 80 %marks.

    So, in this case shall i be considered pass or fail or i have to give compartment?? Please reply…

  93. I forget to write my set no. and code no. In my answer sheet.
    my exam would be cancelled or not?
    Please tell me

  96. yes there is a very very very very very very very very huuuuuuuuuuuge problem as teacher would not be able to understand your handwritting

  108. I have Opted For Commerce Without Maths . But , i want To Study Maths additionally… Does CBSE conduct any such exam from where i can get the certificate of Maths Subject for 11th and 12th ???

  109. I have Opted For Commerce Without Maths . But , i want To Study Maths additionally… Does CBSE conduct any such exam from where i can get the certificate of Maths Subject for 11th and 12th ???

  110. Can I use pencil colours to present the advertisement in Hindi ( bigiyapan lakha) . Is this also deduct my marks or not

  111. I have not written my question paper set number on my answer sheet what will be the consequence of this blunder.

  113. hello sir
    on younger brother appeared in 10th board exam conducted by CBSE 2K18
    on 16-03-2018 he was appeared in Science exam, unfortunately he forget to write question code in answer sheet however he mentioned in attendance sheet
    what he should do right now?

    Please help me,..
    Anticipating in your reply

  114. Sign during registration in 11 class and sign in my 12 class admit card are totally diffrent and in my answer sheet I signed same as admit card. Will CBSE tag me as invalid candidate?

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