CBSE Board Exam 2025 Live Updates: Class 10th, 12th Exam Ends, Exam Analysis, Passing Marks

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has concluded the CBSE Board Exams 2025 Day 1 for Classes 10 and 12 on February 15, 2025. The exams was conducted from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Class 10 board exams began with the English (Communicative) and English (Language and Literature) paper tomorrow. The Class 12 exams was for the Entrepreneurship paper on the first day. 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.

• CBSE Class 10th English Question Paper

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.

CBSE 2025 Paper Analysis

Based on the student’s feedback, CBSE Class 10 English paper was comparatively easier. The paper was well structured, following a competency-based pattern. Comprehension and Grammer section was simple and straighforward. Faculty reported that the CBSE Class 12 Entrepreneurship paper was moderate and followed the CBSE sample paper. 

Check: 

• CBSE Class 10 Datesheet 2025
• CBSE Class 12 Datesheet 2025 

CBSE 2025 Dates

Some of the important dates that you should keep in mind are:

CBSE Date Sheet 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education released the CBSE date sheet 2025 on November 20, 2024 on the official website. The Class 10 boards are from February 15 to March 18, 2025 and class 12 boards are from February 15 to April 4, 2025. Check the CBSE 2025 exam dates here:

CBSE Passing Marks 2025

You should score at least 33% in each subject to pass the CBSE Class 10th and 12th exams. Check the passing marks criteria for 2025 given below.

Check:

• CBSE Class 12 Preparation Tips
• CBSE Class 10 Preparation Tips

CBSE Exam Day Guidelines

You need to follow the guidelines for CBSE Exam day:

1. Permitted Items:

   Students have to take only specific items to the examination center:

   • For all students:
     • Admit card.
     • School identity card (for regular students) or any government-issued photo identity proof (for private candidates).
     • Stationery in a transparent pouch (geometry box, blue/royal blue pens, erasers, etc.).
     • Analogue watch, transparent water bottle, metro card, bus pass, and money.
2. Barred Items:

   Certain items are strictly prohibited and will be treated as a violation if found:

   • Electronic devices: Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators (except for students with dyscalculia), etc.
   • Personal belongings: Wallets, handbags, pouches, and eatables (except for diabetic students).
   • Any textual material or copying aids, including printed or handwritten notes.
3. Dress Code:
   • Regular students: Mandatory school uniform.
   • Private candidates: Light, plain clothes.
4. Physical Frisking:

   Students will undergo mandatory physical frisking before entering the examination hall.

Key Recommendations for Students

• Familiarize yourself with the rules and avoid carrying barred items to the exam center.
• Ensure dress code compliance to get into the exam hall easily.
• Follow all instructions issued by invigilators to avoid any actions categorized as UFM.

Unfair Means Categories and Penalties

CBSE has categorized violations into five levels, depending on the severity of the offense:

• Category 1: Minor infractions like carrying previous years' question papers or writing on unauthorized material will result in cancellation of the exam in the respective subject. Students may take the compartment exam if otherwise eligible.
• Category 2: Offenses such as altering admit card photos or using copying material will lead to the cancellation of all current exams. The student must reappear in all subjects next year.
• Category 3: Serious offenses like smuggling question papers or using electronic devices will result in cancellation of current and next year’s exams in all subjects.
• Category 4: Grave violations like impersonation or sharing examination material on social media will result in a three-year ban from exams, with reappearance permitted only after the period.
• Category 5: Using obscene or threatening language in answer sheets will lead to counseling and forfeiture of any attached items like currency notes

Also Read: CBSE Board Exams 2025 Code of Ethics, Exam Guidelines, Do’s and Don’ts