CBSE Class X assessment scheme announced

TDT | Manama

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The Central Board of Secondary Education has released its Class X assessment scheme for Middle East students following exam cancellations across countries including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

To ensure fairness for students at different stages, CBSE has introduced a grading framework based on the number of exams completed.

Students who appeared in all scheduled examinations will have their results declared based on their actual performance across all subjects.

Average

For those who completed four exams, results will be calculated based on the average of their best three performing subjects.

Students who completed three exams will have their results determined by the average of their best two subjects, while those who completed only two exams will have the average of both taken into account.

Additionally, students registered in 2025 or earlier who had registered for up to two subjects and still have pending examinations will be given an opportunity to appear in the second board examinations.

Reaction The move has received mixed reactions from parents.

Speaking to The Daily Tribune, Sandesh Pavannur, parent of a class X CBSE student said, “We initially found it difficult to accept the cancellation of the class X board exams. However, students seem to be less affected as they had completed key subjects like English, Maths and Science, with only second language and social science cancelled.

“It may, however, impact those planning higher studies in India after Class XII.”

Concern

Another parent Seena, expressed concern over how the assessment scheme may impact final percentages.

She said, “In my daughter’s case, the remaining cancelled subjects, specifically language and social science are high-scoring subjects, while the ones she already attended, like Maths and Science, were on the tougher end. She was expecting to score around 90% as she believed the last two subjects would help balance her overall performance.”

The board also stated that the assessment scheme for Class XII students will be announced separately once finalised.