The Central Board of Secondary Education started the CBSE Board Exam 2025 on February 15, 2025. The Class 10 and 12 board examinations across the country started from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Board will conduct English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers for Class 10 and Entrepreneurship paper for Class 12 on 15th February, 2025. Candidates are allowed to enter the examination center before 10 am. All the candidates should carry their admit card issued by CBSE and permissible stationery items only. The appearing candidates should wear school uniform and go to the exam center.
This year, the CBSE expects around 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools in India and abroad to appear for the Class 10 and 12 board exams. The Class 10th exam will last till March 18, 2025, while the CBSE 12th exams 2025 will conclude on April 4, 2025. As per the NEP 2020 guidelines, the board has increased the competency-based questions by 50% this year and 20% MCQ-based questions will be asked in the exam. The theory paper for the CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2025 will have 80 marks questions and for internal assessments, 20 marks are allotted. Students will have to obtain a minimum of 33% marks to qualify for the exam. Along with the exam dates, the council updated the syllabus, exam pattern, tentative result date, and others. Continue reading to find detailed information for better understanding.
Note: Students registering and appearing for class 10 and 12 boards 2025-2026 academic session onwards will get the opportunity to appear for the exams twice a year. The final result will be based on the best score of the two exams.
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What Not to Bring to the CBSE Exam Hall
CBSE has issued an official notice regarding items that are strictly prohibited inside the board exam hall. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to the cancellation of exams for both the current and the following year. Here is a list of items not allowed:
- Stationery items like printed or written materials, calculators, etc. Exception: Students with learning disabilities, such as Dyscalculia, may use calculators.
- Electronic devices like mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, earphones, microphones, and health bands.
- Personal items like wallets, bags, goggles, and pouches.
- Eatables (opened or packed), except for diabetic students who may carry snacks for medical reasons.
- Any other item that could be used for unfair practices.
CBSE 2025 Board Exams Important Dates
The CBSE Class 10 exams 2025 will kick off with English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) papers, while CBSE Class 12 students will begin their exams with Entrepreneurship.
- CBSE Exam Timings:
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- The exams will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
- Students will be given 15 minutes of extra time to read the question paper.
- CBSE Class 10 Exam 2025 End Date: March 18, 2025, with exams for subjects like Computer Applications, Information Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
- CBSE Class 12 Exam 2025 End Date: April 4, 2025, with the Psychology exam marking the conclusion.
Is the CBSE going to conduct two board exams next year?
The Ministry of Education officials in an interview spoke about the implementation of CBSE Board exam two times a year in session 2025-2026. There will be only one board exam for students appearing for the 2024-2025 session. The plan has been postponed to 2025-2026 due to unavoidable logistics issues that are hard to fix in this current session. Talking of the board exam twice a year, the changes align with all the goals of the MoE’s new strategy and National Education Policy 2020. It is expected to reduce the stress on students who fear missing out on single opportunities in practice to date.
Facts to Remember for CBSE Board Exam Twice A Year
CBSE board exam will be conducted in two sessions from academic year 2025-2026: First in November-December 2025, and the next in February-March 2026. However, it is not mandatory for all candidates. In the words of the Ministry of Education, you can take the second attempt if you are unhappy with the scores secured in the first attempt and aim to improve your performance. The best of the two scores will be counted for the final result and merit list, says MoE.
When will the CBSE results of 2025 be declared?
Considering the result declaration trend till 2024, CBSE 2025 results are likely to be declared in May 2025 with the academic session for 2025-2026 beginning from June 2025. The final result will be based on the highest score secured by a student on both attempts of the CBSE exam.
What are the changes in CBSE 2025 Exam Pattern?
CBSE has introduced a new exam pattern where it has been observed that the board is focusing more on your critical thinking abilities and practical skills. A better analysis of the question papers for the year 2023-2024 gives a glimpse into the changes expected in the CBSE 2025 exam pattern:
| Particular | Class 10 2023-2024 | Class 10 2024-2025 | Class 12 2023-2024 | Class 12 2024-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency-Based Questions in MCQ format | 50% | 50% | 40% | 50% |
| Response Type Questions | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Short/ Long Traditional Question Answer | 30% | 30% | 40% | 30% |
What is the Syllabus for CBSE 2025?
The subject-wise syllabus for Class 10 and Class 12 has been provided in the table below:
| CBSE 2024-2025 Class 10 Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| English | Mathematics |
| Social Science | Science |
| Hindi | Skill-Based Subject/Elective Subject (Optional) |
| CBSE 2024-2025 Class 12 Syllabus | ||
|---|---|---|
| English Language | Computer Science | Physics |
| Chemistry | Biology | Mathematics |
| Health and Physical Education | Accountancy | Business Studies |
| History | Geography | Economics |
| Political Science | Sociology | Psychology |
| Biology Practical | Physics Practical | Chemistry Practical |
CBSE 2025 Registration
The Central Board of Secondary Education is likely to start the registration process for Class 10 and Class 12 Board exams 2025 in August 2024. Both regular and private candidates are eligible for the registration process by visiting the official link, filling out the form, and paying the fees. Registration fee for Unreserved or general category students is Rs 1500 for 5 subjects, while an extra Rs 300 must be paid per subject for any additional subject you wish to attempt. You are permitted to edit the LOC form to carry out required corrections if any, via the CAMC portal expected to be activated from 1st week of January 2025. The correction fee stands at Rs 1000.
Note: CBSE Private candidates 2025 are eligible to register from the September second week, 2024.
Can I Get My CBSE 2025 Admit Card Online?
The CBSE Admit card ID is a combination of 6 characters- usually numbers and letters that are unique to each candidate. You will need the admit card to appear for the examination and references in the future. Central Board of Secondary Education usually releases the Admit card two weeks before the board exam, which can be downloaded directly from the official website in a few simple steps mentioned below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. How will the CBSE 2025 Revised exam pattern benefit students?
Ans. CBSE has now shifted its focus from complete traditional short and long question answers to more competency-based, reasoning, and constructive questions. This aims to test your analytical skills, prove your problem-solving ability, and the strategy you would adopt to analyze and solve real-life problems. According to the NEP 2020, this approach will help in developing a candidate’s critical thinking potential - a much-needed skill for the modern world. Additionally, long and descriptive answers have been reduced to open scope for a more stabilized assessment approach.
Ques. Can I give improvement exam in 2025 if I passed out in 2022?
Ans. The chances of taking an improvement exam in 2025 for a candidate who initially appeared for the CBSE exam in 2022 are negligible. Like many other boards, the Central Board of Secondary Education typically permits a candidate to appear for an improvement exam within one-year window from the passing date of the original exam. In your case, since you passed the exam in 2022, you only had the chance to take this improvement exam in 2023.
Ques. I passed 12th this year and got 70%. All subjects passed. I am repeating JEE from a local coaching center and I would like to give the private candidate exams for Cbse 2025. When will the registration process start?
Ans. The private candidate CBSE 2025 Registration form will be out in mid september 2024. The practical marks from your previous marksheet will be carried forward while the marks you secure in the written examination in this attempt will be considered for the final marksheet. It will be duly delivered to the address you provide in the registration form.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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