New exam pattern for class 11 & class 12. 50% competency based questions, no change for class 9 & 10
CBSE new exam pattern for class 11 & class 12
50% competency based questions, no change for class 9 & 10
Practical and analytical skills gain higher focus as students will face 50 percent competency based questions in central board of secondary education (CBSE) examinations for class 11 and class 12. The board released a new exam pattern for class 11 and Class 12 for the academic session 2024-25.
“The objective of this modification is to improve students’ practical and analytical abilities,” UK Jha, CBSE Coordinator, said. He added that this change is only applicable for class 11 and class 12.
“Class 9 and class 10 examinations format remains same,” Jha said. The board also released design of specific disciplines can also be found in the Sample Question Papers and the Curriculum document published for the academic session 2024–2025.
Director of CBSE (academics) Joseph Emanuel said, “The redesigned structure gives competency-based questions more weight; they now account for 50% of the final score, up from 40% in the prior version.”
Having an emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, these changes seek to evaluate students’ talents beyond rote memorization—both critical thinking and creativity are essential for overcoming 21st-century obstacles, he added.
Further, the board has decreased percentage of long-answer and short-answer questions from 40% to 30% promoting higher-order thinking abilities.
So, what’s the benefit and intention of these changes? Experts quote applicability, critical thinking, analytical skills, and better learning outcomes.
Deeper comprehension of ideas
“Different question types that emphasize abilities including comprehension, problem-solving, and practical thinking are included in the modified exam format. There are case-based, multiple-choice, and source-based questions in this set. They are intended to assess not only your knowledge but also your ability to apply that knowledge in practical settings.”
UK Jha
CBSE coordinator
Deconstruct complicated issues
There is increased emphasis on competency-based questions, which include MCQs with application scenarios, case studies, and source-based integrated questions. Students have to assess MCQ selections, recognize pertinent concepts in case studies, and draw links between various information sources according to the new test structure. This improves their analytical abilities, empowering them to deconstruct complicated issues and recognize important components with efficiency.
Timsi Rai
Director
50% competency based questions, no change for class 9 & 10
Practical and analytical skills gain higher focus as students will face 50 percent competency based questions in central board of secondary education (CBSE) examinations for class 11 and class 12. The board released a new exam pattern for class 11 and Class 12 for the academic session 2024-25.
“The objective of this modification is to improve students’ practical and analytical abilities,” UK Jha, CBSE Coordinator, said. He added that this change is only applicable for class 11 and class 12.
“Class 9 and class 10 examinations format remains same,” Jha said. The board also released design of specific disciplines can also be found in the Sample Question Papers and the Curriculum document published for the academic session 2024–2025.
Director of CBSE (academics) Joseph Emanuel said, “The redesigned structure gives competency-based questions more weight; they now account for 50% of the final score, up from 40% in the prior version.”
Having an emphasis on critical thinking and creativity, these changes seek to evaluate students’ talents beyond rote memorization—both critical thinking and creativity are essential for overcoming 21st-century obstacles, he added.
Further, the board has decreased percentage of long-answer and short-answer questions from 40% to 30% promoting higher-order thinking abilities.
So, what’s the benefit and intention of these changes? Experts quote applicability, critical thinking, analytical skills, and better learning outcomes.
Deeper comprehension of ideas
“Different question types that emphasize abilities including comprehension, problem-solving, and practical thinking are included in the modified exam format. There are case-based, multiple-choice, and source-based questions in this set. They are intended to assess not only your knowledge but also your ability to apply that knowledge in practical settings.”
UK Jha
CBSE coordinator
Deconstruct complicated issues
There is increased emphasis on competency-based questions, which include MCQs with application scenarios, case studies, and source-based integrated questions. Students have to assess MCQ selections, recognize pertinent concepts in case studies, and draw links between various information sources according to the new test structure. This improves their analytical abilities, empowering them to deconstruct complicated issues and recognize important components with efficiency.
Timsi Rai
Director
Advanced Academy
Critical thinking will help in growth
“Students will have to form their own arguments based on their personal judgement. This would help them in dealing with issues creatively. This ability of critical thinking has been a road block in our previous education system. The new format emphasizes a rational, objective, and self-aware approach that can help students to identify credible sources and strengthen conclusions.
Sangeeta Uppal
Principal
Critical thinking will help in growth
“Students will have to form their own arguments based on their personal judgement. This would help them in dealing with issues creatively. This ability of critical thinking has been a road block in our previous education system. The new format emphasizes a rational, objective, and self-aware approach that can help students to identify credible sources and strengthen conclusions.
Sangeeta Uppal
Principal
The Millennium School
Learning outcomes in focus
“In the new format, students must gain a deeper comprehension of ideas and learn how to apply what they’ve learned to actual circumstances, which is crucial for both future employment and higher education. Students’ overall achievement in learning might be improved by the new exam format, which encourages a deeper comprehension and application of subjects.”
Siddharth Singh
Principal
The Emerald Heights International School
Learning outcomes in focus
“In the new format, students must gain a deeper comprehension of ideas and learn how to apply what they’ve learned to actual circumstances, which is crucial for both future employment and higher education. Students’ overall achievement in learning might be improved by the new exam format, which encourages a deeper comprehension and application of subjects.”
Siddharth Singh
Principal
The Emerald Heights International School