CBSE Board 2025 Important Update: Can Making Diagrams in Science & Geography Boost Marks? CBSE Clarifies

CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj answers key questions related to Class 10 and 12 board exams. He clarified doubts on issues ranging from illness-related absence, answer sequence, diagram usage and protocol for re-examination options.

Both Class 10 and Class 12 have 5 compulsory subjects. To be declared qualified, a student must appear and pass all the 5 subjects. The possible scenarios are as follows:

🔹 For Class 10 students: If they are unable to appear in two exams, they will be placed in the compartment category and can appear in supplementary exams held in July every year.

🔹 For Class 12 students: If a student is unable to appear in one exam, he/she will be placed in the compartment category and can appear in supplementary exams held in July every year.

🔹 In cases where a student is unable to appear in any of the exams, CBSE provides him/her with an opportunity to appear as a private candidate in the next year's board exams.

Additionally, if a student with the issued admit card is unable to appear in any CBSE exam, NIOS provides the facility to appear in all 5 exams in the same year. NIOS will issue a certificate.

Can I Solve Questions in any Order in my Answer Sheet?

The following guidelines are important for board exams: Always write the correct question number clearly in the space provided before solving a question, even if you are not following the order of the question paper. This helps the examiner to easily identify which question you are answering.

✅ Neat & Organized Writing – Maintain a clear and structured format with a proper gap between answers. Avoid overwriting or scribbling.

✅ Avoid Duplication – If you answer a question twice, clearly cross out the one you do not want to be evaluated.

✅ Time Management – Plan wisely and allocate enough time for all questions, especially those you will attempt later.

✅ Confidence First – Start with questions you are sure about to boost confidence and secure marks.

✅ Read Carefully – Understand the question thoroughly before answering, regardless of the order.

✅ Focus on Clarity – Provide precise and well-presented answers, ensuring legibility and accuracy.

Will Drawing Diagrams in Subjects like Science or Geography Help you get extra Marks?

🔗 Draw diagrams only if the question clearly asks for it or it adds value to the answer.

🔗 Drawing unnecessary diagrams will not fetch extra marks, so focus on what the question demands.

🔗 Use the time wisely and prioritize writing precise answers.

CBSE Re-examination for Performance Improvement

📌 Class 10: Students can appear for supplementary exams in July to improve their merit in up to two subjects.

📌 Class 12: Students can appear for supplementary exams in July to improve their merit in one subject.

📌 For more subjects, students can appear in next year’s main exams as per CBSE’s plan.

Follow CBSE guidelines for better performance in board exams!

👉 CBSE Class 12 Study Materials

CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25	CBSE Class 12 Previous Year Papers
NCERT Books For Class 12 Books	NCERT Class 12 Solutions
CBSE Class 12 Full Study Material	CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2024-25

👉 CBSE Class 10 Study Materials

CBSE Class 10 Syllabus 2024-25	NCERT Solutions For Class 10
CBSE Class 10 Previous Year Question Papers	CBSE Class 10 Books
CBSE Class 10 Full Study Material	CBSE Class 10 Sample Paper