The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday rejected reports claiming a 15 % cut in the syllabus of class 10 & 12 students in the 2025 board exams. Besides, it also denied reports suggesting plans to conduct open-book exams for selected subjects.
The board clarified that there was no change either in the syllabus or the evaluation system and examination policy. This came after certain news outlets circulated reports that the CBSE has decided to reduce the syllabus for board exams.
What Is Class 10 & 12 Syllabus Controversy?
Reports previously circulated by news outlets claimed that CBSE had decided to reduce class 10 & 12 syllabus by 15% for 2025 board exams. Additionally, it was alleged that the CBSE regional officer Vikas Kumar Agrawal shared this information at a summit in Indore.
What Is Open-Book Exam Controversy?
Besides the Class 10 & 12 syllabus reduction, media reports also mentioned that CBSE plans to conduct open-book examinations for some subjects from 2025, including English Literature and Social Science. This decision aims at reducing pressure on students as well as aligning with the New Education Policy.
Official Statement By CBSE
“The board has neither issued any such notice nor made any changes to the evaluation system or examination policy,” CBSE said. It also clarified that information shall be published only on its official website or authorized channels.
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