CBSE says no change in exam pattern for Class 10, 12 term 2 exams

CBSE is scheduled to conduct term 2 board exams in March-April 2022. CBSE Class 12, 10 term 2 exam dates will be announced soon on cbse.nic.in.

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CBSE warns students of fake news on CBSE Term 2 exam pattern change

Anu Parthiban | January 4, 2022 | 11:35 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) warned students against fake news about major exam pattern changes in CBSE Class 10 and 12 term 2 board exams. The CBSE clarified that there are no new changes in CBSE term 2 exams and that the board will follow the pattern announced on July 5, 2021.

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“It has been noticed that a few online media platforms are circulating incorrect information and confusing audiences, using expressions such as Breaking News about major exam pattern changes in Class 10 and 12, Term 2 Board exams,” as per the latest CBSE circular.

The CBSE clarified that “The Board had announced the changes in exam pattern (mentioned in circular number 51, dated 5th July 2021). Term 1 exams have already been completed and the format of exams for Term 2 is also mentioned in the same circular.”

The board also advised students and parents to only check the official website cbse.gov.in for the latest and authentic information.

This is not the first time CBSE has issued a circular on fake and misleading news. On December 14, the CBSE warned students against fake news claiming that the board will award upto six as grace marks due to the error in CBSE Class 12 accountancy exam conducted on December 13. On September 9, CBSE had clarified that the rumour that the board is sending questions papers for Class 9 and 11 to schools is fake.

CBSE Term 2 Exam Pattern

CBSE is scheduled to conduct term 2 board exams in March-April 2022. CBSE Class 12, 10 term 2 exam dates will be announced soon on cbse.nic.in. Class 10, 12 students can download the CBSE board syllabus 2021-22 for each subject from the official website, cbseacademic.nic.in.

The CBSE Class 10, 12 term 2 question paper will have different formats such as case-based/ situation based, open-ended- short answer/ long answer type. Term 2 paper will be of 2 hours duration. The board had also informed students that it will organize CBSE term 2 or year-end exam based on the rationalized syllabus of term 2 only.

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