Class 12th Board examinations have always been considered as one of the most crucial examinations of a student’s career. Almost every institution the students desire to pursue their higher studies in, evaluates the students based on their class 12th Board examination scores.
Over the years, CBSE has been evaluating the class 12th students solely based on their Board exam performance. Students had to appear separately for theory and practical exams of each subject. However, because of the unavoidable circumstances of the pandemic, the Supreme Court ordered CBSE to cancel the 12th Board examinations this year.
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The overall evaluation of the students will be based on their performance in the:
It depends on the school on what component (mid-terms, unit-tests, etc.), keeping in mind its dependability, they want to assess the students. The segregation of the weightage as notified by CBSE is mentioned below.
PERFORMANCE IN |
WEIGHTAGE |
Class 10th |
30% |
Class 11th |
30% |
Class 12th |
40% |
The order for the cancellation of the Board examinations and the subsequent assessment criteria seemed satisfactory to everyone and was appreciated. More than 14.5 lakh students registered for the class 12th CBSE exams this year and it would have been a threat to so many lives, if the exams would have been conducted.
However, students learn, change and improve every day; and judging such a crucial examination of their career based on their last three years' performance may or may not prove to be justified and satisfactory for every student.
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