CBSE Releases Subject-Wise Mark Breakdown for Class 10, 12 Board Exams

The marks for the 2025 Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will be distributed according to subjects, according to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). At cbse.gov.in, students can review these details as they get ready for the final exams.

Additionally, the board has stated that the theory exams for Classes 10 and 12 would commence on February 15, 2025, while the practical exams and internal assessments will start on January 5.

In the circular, the board provided the following information:

The class
Code of subject
Name of the subject
Maximum score on the theory test
Maximum score on the practical test
Maximum score on the project evaluation
Maximum score on the internal evaluation
Whether an outside examiner will be sent to evaluate the project or practical
Whether the board will supply useful answer books
The kinds of reference materials that will be utilized in theory tests

While the CBSE practical exams for winter-bound schools are set to start on January 1, internal assessments and practical exams will take place from November 5 to December 5, 2024.

It is expected that theory paper date sheets will be made available per subject in December. In 2025, almost 44 lakh applicants will sit for the CBSE Class 10 board exams at 8,000 schools both domestically and overseas. Students must maintain a 75% attendance rate in order to be qualified to take the board exams.

The board recently stated that it only grants a 25% relaxation in certain situations, such as medical emergency, participation in national or international sporting events, and other grave circumstances, as long as the required paperwork is turned in.

The CBSE academic portal, cbseacademic.nic.in, offers Class 10 and 12 sample questions for students preparing for board exams. Examine the sample papers to gain a better understanding of the format and scoring system for the board exams. Candidates are requested to visit the board's website frequently for further updates.