CBSE Board Exam 2025 Syllabus
LATEST UPDATE| CBSE refutes claims of syllabus reduction in class 10, 12 board exam 2025 For the 2025 academic session, CBSE will retain the current single-term exam format for Classes 10 and 12. However, the board has confirmed plans to transition back to a two-term structure beginning in the 2025-2026 session. Agrawal noted that this change has been finalised, and logistical preparations are underway. The two-term exam model aims to provide students with more frequent assessment opportunities, thus offering a clearer picture of their academic progress throughout the year. The board believes that this system will help students manage their studies more effectively and avoid the stress of a single, high-stakes exam.
Another major adjustment involves the increased weightage for internal assessments, which will now account for 40% of the final grade, while the remaining 60% will be based on the final board exams. In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE is revising its examination pattern to prioritise practical knowledge and skill-based education. For the 2025 board exams, nearly half of the question paper will test students’ understanding of real-life applications rather than theoretical knowledge alone. By shifting 50% of the question paper focus toward practical and applied scenarios, the CBSE aims to encourage critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills, moving away from traditional rote learning methods.
The internal assessment component includes projects, assignments, and periodic tests, promoting a more balanced and continuous evaluation system. Agrawal remarked that this change would result in steady learning and allow students to better showcase their understanding.