With the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) finally publishing its evaluation plan for this year’s board exams, the long and nervous wait is over. According to the most recent assessment plan, the Class 12 results will be released on July 31 and will take into account pupils’ performance throughout the preceding three years, from Class 10 to Class 12.
The board said that the total scores would be based on a school’s historical performance in Class 12 board exams after the exams were cancelled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It has also been agreed that the school’s historical success in terms of the best overall performance in the preceding three years’ Board examinations would be used as a guide for reducing the marks evaluated by the school for the 2024-2025 school year.
A moderation committee, consisting of two senior-most instructors from the school, would be formed as a countermeasure to keep the practice of providing generous points for increasing student performances in control. A third expert can be appointed if necessary.
In terms of mark weighting, the student’s performance in the pre-board exams in Class 12 will account for 40% of the total marks. The final exams for Class 11 would account for 30% of the total. The remaining 30% would be determined by the average theory component of Class 10’s best-of-three performing subjects.
You can compute your scores and arrive at an approximate figure using the following guidelines:
| Exams | Marks |
| Pre-board exams in Class 12 | 40% |
| Class 11 final exams | 30% |
| Average of best-of-three performing subjects in Class 10 | 30% |
It will be based on students’ performance in each subject in one or more unit tests, mid-term or pre-board theory exams in Class XII. This will be up to the judgment of the ‘Result Committees,’ which will be formed in each school and will consist of the school principal, two senior teachers, and teachers instructing Class 12 at a neighbouring school.
“For example, if the committee decides that just the pre-board exams should be evaluated, that component can be given full weightage.” Similarly, a school’s results committee may opt to assign pre-board exams and mid-term exams equal weight.”
Each school will need to internally moderate the marks to account for differences in the marking of pupils in internally administered exams in Classes XI and XII at the varsity level. As a pillar, previous performance is going to be used. this may be the school’s performance within the last three years’ board exams during which it scored the very best
“For each subject, the varsity is going to be required to follow a broad distribution of marks supporting the school’s achievement therein subject during the previous year.
The school’s subject-wise results for 2020-2021 should be within a range of +/- 5 marks obtained by students in the school in the reference year in the subject. However, for all courses, the overall average marks for the school examined in 2020-2021 should not exceed the overall average marks acquired by the school in the relevant reference year by 2 marks,” specifies the tabulation guideline on the complexity of the moderation process.
Students who fall short in one topic will be placed in the ‘compartment’ category, and a compartment examination will be held after the results are announced to allow them to retake the subject. Those who fail in multiple subjects will be assigned to the ‘necessary repeat’ group.
Students who are unhappy with the method of assessment or the grades they will obtain will be allowed to request written exams from the board “when conditions are adequate for holding the examinations.”
Revaluation in CBSE class 12 can potentially increase marks, but it is not guaranteed. When a student requests revaluation, the board reviews the answer sheets again, checking for any overlooked answers, marking errors, or mistakes in totaling the marks. However, revaluation may also result in a reduction of marks if any discrepancies or errors are found. Therefore, while revaluation offers a chance to improve the score, students should not expect a significant increase unless clear errors in evaluation are identified.
The CBSE evaluation for class 12 is generally quite strict, as it follows a standardized and systematic approach to maintain fairness and accuracy. Answer sheets are graded based on a specific marking scheme, and examiners are trained to follow this precisely. Strict adherence to the marking criteria ensures that students are evaluated objectively. While there is some room for interpretation, the overall evaluation is designed to be fair and unbiased, with the focus on assessing students' knowledge and understanding as per the prescribed syllabus.
To request revaluation of your CBSE class 12 answer sheets, you need to follow the official process outlined by the board. First, visit the CBSE's official website and access the revaluation application portal. You will need to fill out the revaluation form and pay the required fee for each subject you wish to have reevaluated. It is important to note that revaluation is typically available only for theory exams, not for practicals. After submitting the application, the board will recheck the answer sheet, and any changes in the marks will be communicated to you. Be sure to check the deadlines for applying, as they are usually fixed and non-negotiable.