CBSE introduces revised Class 12 evaluation for West Asia students

TDT | Manama

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CBSE has introduced a special assessment scheme for Class 12 students after board exams were disrupted by the ongoing regional conflict, affecting students across the UAE, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Under the revised framework, students who have already appeared for their examinations will have their results based on their actual performance.

For subjects where examinations were not conducted, CBSE will follow an alternative evaluation system.

In 70 or 80-mark theory subjects, schools will submit scores from quarterly, half-yearly and pre-board exams, with the highest of the three taken for the final result.

For 60, 50 or 30-mark theory subjects, the final pre-board examination score will be considered.

Compartment candidates will also be eligible for supplementary exams expected in July.

Parents

Although the move provides clarity and reassurance for students and parents, some have raised concerns about its impact on further education.

Sangeeta, parent of a Class XII CBSE student said, “Although my son’s provisional admission for further studies is done, final admission and any scholarship or fee waiver depend on board scores, and school assessments are often tougher than the actual board exams”.

Another parent, Rashmi, added, “This may be the best possible solution for now, but I feel my daughter could have scored a few percentages more had she been able to sit for the exam.”

Schools

School leaders however have described this as the best possible solution under these extraordinary circumstances.

Speaking with The Daily Tribune, Mrs Monika Sethi, Principal/ Head teacher, CBSE Curriculum, Al Noor International School said, “With limited time before university applications close in India and abroad, CBSE’s flexible and practical decision ensures students are fairly assessed without losing an academic year, making it a win-win situation.”

She further added, “Although students usually put in extra effort towards the end of the year, preparation for Grade 12 now begins in Grade 11 in most schools. This is one such year where whatever students have done throughout the year is going to be put to the test. We cannot say such circumstances will not arise again. It is a lesson for all of us, including parents, students and all stakeholders that consistent performance throughout the year matters.”

Dr. K. Gopinath Menon, Principal of New Indian School, said, “It is a fair assessment policy given the situation, though subjective to students’ performance in pre-board and other assessments.”