CBSE 10th Class Passing Rules Tightened: Students Face Higher Barriers The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced significant changes to the minimum passing criteria for its 10th-grade public examinations, effective from the upcoming academic year. The revised rules aim to enhance students' learning capabilities by raising the threshold for passing, which has sparked discussions among educators and parents. Previously, students could secure a pass by scoring a minimum of 33 marks out of 100, calculated by combining marks from the written examination (80%) and internal assessment (20%). Under this system, a student who scored 13 marks in the written exam and 20 in internal assessment would have passed, as the total would have reached 33. However, critics argued that this low threshold did not adequately reflect students' true academic performance or learning abilities. The new policy mandates that students must score at least 26.4 marks in the written examination and 6.6 marks in internal assessment to pass. This means that if a student scores below these thresholds in either component, they will be deemed unsuccessful. For example, a student who scores 20 marks in the written exam and 15 in internal assessment will not meet the new criteria. The change is designed to ensure that students demonstrate a more substantial grasp of the subject matter before being declared pass. The decision to revise the passing criteria was driven by concerns over the previous system's leniency. Educators highlighted that the old rules allowed students to pass with minimal effort, which did not align with the board's goal of fostering academic rigor. The new rules are expected to encourage students to focus on comprehensive learning rather than relying on a combination of low scores.#central_board_of_secondary_education #cbse #10th_class #written_examination #internal_assessment
