CBSE Issues Strict Warning for Class 10 Board Exams 2025: Mixing Answers = Zero Marks
CBSE Class 10 Board Exams 2025: Major Changes & Strict Warning
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important circular for Class X students appearing in the 2025 Board Examinations. The circular introduces strict evaluation rules for Science and Social Science answer scripts.
What Exactly Has Changed?
| Aspect | Earlier Practice | 2025 Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Answer Writing | Some flexibility existed | Strict section-wise writing only |
| Mixing Answers | Often ignored | Zero marks awarded |
| Revaluation | Possible in some cases | No consideration at all |
Science Question Paper – Section Structure
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| Section A | Biology |
| Section B | Chemistry |
| Section C | Physics |
Social Science Question Paper – Section Structure
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| Section A | History |
| Section B | Geography |
| Section C | Political Science |
| Section D | Economics |
⚠️ STRICT WARNING: Writing answers in the wrong section will lead to ZERO MARKS.
CBSE Instruction:
Replies must be written only in the space provided for the concerned section. Such mistakes will not be accepted even during verification or revaluation.
Replies must be written only in the space provided for the concerned section. Such mistakes will not be accepted even during verification or revaluation.
Instructions for Schools
- Inform all Class X students immediately
- Implement this format in Pre-Board exams
- Train students in disciplined answer writing
Student Checklist for Exam Day
- Answer booklet divided correctly
- Each answer written in its own section
- No mixing of subjects at any cost
- Section title checked before every answer
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