CBSE Class 10 New Exam

Assessment Pattern for Class 10

Board Exam 2017-18
CBSE Class 10- New Exam System
As per CBSE Class 10- New Exam Assessment Pattern, CCE and term systems
have been abolished. In place, a new single annual exam will be conducted by
CBSE. The exam conducted by CBSE will have 80 marks. Rest 20 marks will be
awarded by respective schools through internal assessment. Below are the
complete details of the same.

The present dual scheme for class 10, Scheme-I and Scheme-II, will be
discontinued from the next academic session 2017-18 and onwards.

CBSE Class 10 New Exam Pattern & Marking

Scheme
Total 100 marks
(Syllabus for assessment will be only Class-X)

20 Marks
80 Marks (Internal Assessment)Student has to secure
(Board 33% marks out of overall 20 marks earmarked
Examination)Student in each subject
Subjects
has to secure
33% marks out of 80 Periodic Notebook
Subject
marks in each subject Test Submission
Enrichment
(10 Marks) (5 Marks)
Activity
 (5 Marks)

(i) (ii) (iii)

Speaking
Periodic and
Language 1
written listening
Board will conduct Test, skills
Class-X Examination restricted
for 80 marks in each to Speaking
subject covering three in and
Language 2 This will
100% syllabus of the each listening
cover:Regularity
subject of Class-X subject in skills
Assignment
only.Marks and an
CompletionNeatness
Grades both will be Academic
& Practical
Science awarded for Year.
upkeep of Lab work
Individual subjects.9- Average of
notebook
point grading will be the best
same as followed by two tests Math Lab
Mathematics
the Board in Class to be Practical
XII. taken for
final marks Map Work
Social
submission and Project
Science
Work

Scheme of studies for 6th additional subject is detailed in Annexure

6th Additional
I.Note: In case student opts a language as 6th additional subject the
Subject
modalities defined for Languages 1 and 2 shall be followed.

CBSE New Exam Pattern Periodic Test (10 marks)

The schools will conduct three periodic written tests in an academic year. The
average of the best two periodic tests will be considered. The schools can
conduct these exams any time they want. Three tests may be held as one being
mid-term test and other two being pre mid and post mid-term. Each can cover
portion of syllabus.
CBSE New Exam Pattern Notebook Submission (5
marks):

Notebook submission is aimed at improving students ability to prepare notes in

the classroom as well as assignments. The critical aspects here are regularity,
punctuality, neatness and notebook upkeep.

CBSE New Exam Pattern Subject Enrichment Activities (5

marks):

These subject enrichment activities are subject specific activities. These

activities are aimed at the understanding and skill development. These activities
are to be recorded by the respective subject teachers.

Languages: Aim to equip students to develop effective speaking and listening

skills.

Mathematics: The laboratory activities and projects will be given in the

prescribed CBSE/NCERT books

Science: The practical works/ activities will be prescribed by the CBSE in the
curriculum.

Social Science: Map and project work will be prescribed by the CBSE in the
curriculum.

Co-Scholastic Activities: CBSE New

Exam Scheme
Schools should promote co-curricular activities for the holistic development of
the student. These activities will be graded on a 5-point grading scale (A to E)
and will have no descriptive indicators. No upscaling of grades will be done.
 To be graded
on a 5-point Areas and Objectives(as prescribed in the
Activity scale Scheme of Studies for Subjects of Internal
(A-E) in Assessment)
school

Work education is a distinct curricular area for

Work Education students for participation in social, economic and
By the
or Pre- welfare activities. Student gets a sense of
concerned
Vocational community service and develops self-reliance.(for
Teacher
Education Pre-Vocational Education as per Scheme of
Studies)

By the VA/PA Art Education constitutes an important area of

or curricular activity for development of wholesome
Art Education
the concerned personality of the students. Students will select one
teacher or more forms of creative arts.

Health & Physical Activity preferably sports must be

Health &
given a regular period. Students should be
Physical
provided opportunities to get professionally trained
Education
By the PE in the area of their interest. Indigenous sports,
(Sports / Martial
Teacher yoga and
Arts / Yoga /
NCC must be encouraged in the schools creating a
NCC
sense of physical fitness, discipline, sportsmanship,
etc.)
patriotism, self-sacrifice and health care.

Discipline (Attendance, Sincerity, Behaviour, Values):

Train altogether impacts vocation forming and it builds character. Truthfulness,

great conduct and qualities create quality and cultivate solidarity and co-
operation. Thus the component of discipline has been presented. Class educator
will be in charge of reviewing the students on a Five-point scale (A to E).
The inside evaluation including 20 marks (10+5+5) involves objectivity and an
organized approach. For an all holistic assessment, the educators are relied
upon to make it an effective tool.

Documentation:

Records relating to the interior appraisal of the students done by the schools
will be kept up for a time of three months from the date of verification of result
for discretion of the Board. Subjudiced cases, assuming any or those including
RTI/Grievances may however be held past three months.

CBSE New Exam Pattern for Class 6 to 9 in the CBSE

affiliated schools:

The CBSE affiliated schools, for the purpose of uniformity in class 6 to 9 may
replicate the same assessment model as described above for Class 10 for
Academic Year 2017-18.

Additional Subjects:

Total 100 Marks(Syllabus for assessment will be only Class 10)

Internal
Subject Board Examination
Assessment

Student has to
Student has to secure 33% marks out of secure 33%
marks earmarked in each marks out of the
subject covering 100% syllabus of marks
the subject. earmarked in each
subject.

Modalities defined as in case of Languages 1 and 2 are to be

Language
followed
 Practical
Board Class 10 Examination for 75
Home Science Examination 25
marks.
Marks

Practical
Board Class 10 Examination for 40
FIT/ICT Examination 60
marks.
Marks

Elements of Board Class 10 Examination for 100

N/A
Business marks.

Elements of
Book- Board Class 10 Examination for 100
N/A
keeping and marks.
Accountancy

e-publishing & e- Practical

Board Class 10 Examination for 30
office English or Examination 70
marks.
Hindi Marks

Board Class 10 Examination for 100

Painting N/A
marks.

Practical
Board Class 10 Examination for 25
Carnatic Music Examination 75
marks.
Marks

Practical
Board Class 10 Examination for 25
Hindustani Music Examination 75
marks.
Marks

Annual Training
Board Class 10 Examination for 70
NCC Camp 30
marks.
Marks