CBSE Board Exams 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will commence the board exams on February 15 for both Class 10 and Class 12 students. This year, nearly 44 lakh students from both classes are expected to appear for the examination. Multiple questions worry the students on how one can score above 90 per cent or what kind of questions are being asked in the board exams.

CBSE officials have shared their responses to some of the most-asked questions by students. Meanwhile, the board has released the admit cards.

Do I need to separately pass both practical and theory examinations in the CBSE Board?

Passing criteria is as given below:-

(a) In class 10, students are required to secure 33% marks to pass by combining marks of both theory and internal assessment.

(b) In class 12, students are required to secure 33% marks separately in theory and practical examinations.

Does CBSE repeat questions from previous years?

If any student has good knowledge of the subject then it makes no difference whether the question is old or new. Hence, prepare well and forget the rest.

How can one score 90 percent or above in CBSE board exams?

First of all don’t run behind the marks and percentage. Gaining knowledge need to be the motive of the schooling and also to become a good human being. However, for securing good marks, the following are few suggestions: –

–You should be regular in the school and attend your classes. Teachers are working hard to prepare their students in addition to making them a good human being.

–Make a suitable study plan for entire year and also for last few months before the examinations based on your preparedness for each subject.

–Do several mock tests, assess your performance and improve the areas which you find difficult.

–Revision by writing answers will make you more confident.

–Plan strategies subject wise based on CBSE sample question papers of each subject to assess the time required to attempt each answer so that you can attempt all questions and you have time to revise.

–Also, take care of your diet, exercise and entertainment too.

How does step-wise marking work in CBSE Mathematics papers?

In all the subjects, for evaluation, marking scheme is prepared by the CBSE. In Mathematics also, detailed marking scheme is prepared. There are few steps which are considered important to solve the questions in Maths.

Without these steps generally question cannot be solved. These steps are also value points and if the students have mentioned these value points, marks are awarded, otherwise not.

What are the top 5 tips for CBSE exam preparation?

Following are the tips for CBSE exam preparation:-

–One should be regular in the school and must attend classes regularly.

–Make a suitable study plan for entire year and for last few months before the examinations based on your preparedness for each subject.

–Do several mock tests, assess your performance and improve the areas which are weak.

–Revision by writing answers will make you more confident.

–Plan strategies subject wise based on sample question paper of each subject to assess the time required to attempt each answer so that you can attempt all questions and you have time to revise.

Does CBSE provide grace marks?

The board examinations are to test the knowledge of the students gained during the academic year. If a student has secured 33% marks, student is declared pass. If any student is not able to achieve 33% marks and miss out by 01 marks or so, decision may be taken to award the grace mark(s).