CBSE board decides to bring about changes in the assessment pattern for classes IX and X

Updated on: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The CBSE board has decided to bring about changes in the assessment pattern for classes IX and X after the annua meeting of CBSE exam commitee.

According to the decision students from classes IX and X will have to mandatorily appear for the two summative assessments (SA) and pass with a certain percentage of marks.

The circular makes it clear that if a child could not appear for any one SA, the school should take the responsibitlity on holding another exam for him/her.

As per the rules, students of classes IX and X appear for four formative assessment (FA) and two SA exams. The FA is the school's responsibility, but question papers for the two SA exams are sent by the board. While class IX papers are checked in school, class X papers are checked by the board.

The circular states that only those who participate in sports at the national/international level will be exempted from appearing for any one of the SA exams, provided that the student seeks permission in advance.

Also, students will have to score at least 25% marks in both SA exams, in order to pass.

These rules will be effective for class IX students from the 2013-14 academic year while for class X students, the rules will be effective from 2014-15.

CBSE board decides to bring about changes in the assessment pattern for classes IX and X

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