Passing marks for CBSE board exams 2020 for class X & XII
In 12th board examination of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to be held in 2020, it will be compulsory to score 33% marks in order to pass. This means that the candidates will pass after scoring 23 marks in a subject having 70 marks and 26 marks in a subject of 80 marks. At the same time, it is necessary to bring six marks out of 20 marks in the practical examination.
The board has made the information of 12th pattern available to all affiliated schools. CBSE has changed the marks pattern of all subjects from the 2020 session. In addition to practicals, internal assessment has been added in subjects like mathematics. Internal assessment will be taken from this time in subjects which are not practical. Internal assessment of 20 marks is kept in most subjects. At the same time, practical examination will be of 30 marks.
Pre-board exam schedule fixed
CBSE has instructed all schools to conduct class X and XII pre-board examinations from December 16 to 30. The board has released the time table for the pre-board examination. The board has instructed the schools to conduct pre-board examinations in one of the two shifts as per their convenience. Pre-board examinations can be conducted from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm in morning shift and from 2 pm to 5 pm in evening shift. The pre-board examination will be conducted in lines with the changed pattern, so that the candidates do not have any confusion in the main examination. Subject-wise sample papers uploaded in all schools are also being sorted by the students so that they can be prepared for the examination.
Practicals from 1st January
CBSE has directed to conduct high school and intermediate practical exams from January 1 to February 7, 2020. Practical will consist of an external and a school examiner. A supervisor will also be appointed by the board for successfully conducting the practical exams.
